Family Law Attorney

A well recognized boutique family law practice serving many high-end clients in Sherman Oaks, California (Los Angeles neighborhood) is seeking an Associate Attorney with four plus (4+) years of family law experience to join the firm. The position is in-office four (4) days per week with a day (1) off per week. The firm expects hard work and quality work—no drama or politics. The salary for the position is $150,000-$170,000 depending upon experience. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k) plan. Further details are available from the firm. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Manage an active case load. Manage timely reporting to clients and colleagues. Maintain client satisfaction, providing prompt communication before, during and after cases. Research the law applicable to cases or matters; draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and opinions as required. Remain current with developments in the law. Conduct discovery; hearings; trials; depositions (taking and defending); oral arguments; mediations; arbitrations; administrative and similar proceedings, as required; and properly prepare clients, insureds, and other persons, as necessary and appropriate, in relevant litigation contexts. Effectively communicate and persuade using written and verbal skills. Coordinate with experts, when appropriate. Conduct settlement negotiations, as necessary. Do all other work necessary to provide vigorous advocacy to the client. Meet all deadlines in a timely manner providing completed work product to the supervising attorney sufficiently in advance of any deadline for constructive discussion of options. QUALIFICATIONS Litigation experience: 4 years + (Required) Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Family Law experience (Required) Computer and software proficiency (Required) Active member of the California State Bar (Required) OTHER DETAILS Salary: $150,000-$170,000 (commensurate with attorney experience) Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan Work Environment: On site four (4) days/wk; one (1) day/wk #J-18808-Ljbffr