Family Law Attorney

About the job Family Law Attorney


Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected boutique family law firm known for handling complex, high-asset matters - the kind of sophisticated caseload that sharpens your skills and builds a standout career
• Work directly with a founding partner from day one, gaining mentorship and real exposure to high-stakes litigation, not just document support
• Flex your full range of abilities - financial analysis, business valuations, high-conflict litigation, client strategy - in a firm built for attorneys who want to be challenged
• Thrive in a collaborative, people-first culture where empathy, good listening, and genuine investment in your growth are firm values, not buzzwords
• Earn performance bonuses and a source bonus tied to revenue you bring in - your results are recognized and rewarded
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid schedule with the option of remote work for more experienced candidates - we trust you to do great work
• Join a firm in an exciting period of strategic growth where your contributions matter and your voice is heard
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a monthly wellness stipend, and unlimited PTO

Location: San Francisco, CA - This is a hybrid role with a flexible schedule available after the initial onboarding period. More experienced candidates may have the option to work remotely, with travel to the Bay Area for trials and firm-wide events.

Note: This role requires active California State Bar admission and a minimum of 5 years of family law experience at a family law boutique or within the family law department of a larger firm. Candidates coming from solo practice or in-house backgrounds will not be considered for this role.

About Us

We are a boutique family law firm based in San Francisco with approximately 18 attorneys and a reputation for handling the most complex, high-asset family law matters in the region. Our practice covers high-net-worth divorce, parentage actions, pre- and post-marital agreements, and enforcement or modification of existing family law judgments. Our clients navigate sophisticated financial structures, business valuations, and high-conflict disputes - and they rely on us to deliver strategic, results-driven representation. We are a firm that is selective about the cases we take and deeply invested in the attorneys who carry them. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a high-quality caseload of complex divorce, parentage, and family law matters from intake through resolution
• Conduct depositions, handle written discovery, argue motions, and appear in court with confidence
• Analyze sophisticated financial structures, business valuations, and asset portfolios central to high-asset dissolution cases
• Advise clients with clarity and emotional intelligence through high-conflict, high-stakes circumstances
• Draft and negotiate pre- and post-marital agreements and complex settlement documents
• Collaborate directly with founding partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client development
• Contribute to firm growth through client relationships and, where applicable, business development

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar admission in good standing
• 5+ years of family law experience at a family law boutique or within the family law department of a mid-size to large firm
• Demonstrated experience with high-asset divorce matters, including complex financials and business valuations
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to manage clients through sensitive, high-conflict situations
• CFLS certification is a plus for more senior candidates but is not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• A firm that genuinely invests in your professional development and long-term career trajectory
• Direct access to founding partners and a collegial team of attorneys who care about each other's success
• Sophisticated, intellectually engaging caseload - every matter requires strategy, not just process
• A culture built on empathy, mindfulness, and relationship-driven lawyering - with an equally strong commitment to excellent outcomes
• Flexible schedule and hybrid options that support real work-life balance
• Meaningful upside through performance bonuses and source bonuses tied to your impact
• A firm in growth mode that is building something intentional - and wants you to be part of it

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance