Family Law Associate

A very exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a mid-level Family Law Associate to join a highly regarded, globally recognised family law practice based in Los Angeles. The role offers exposure to complex, high-value domestic and international family law matters, working alongside market‑leading practitioners and multidisciplinary in‑house experts. Responsibilities Handle both contentious and non‑contentious family law matters for a diverse client base Manage divorce cases involving complex financial disputes, property division, and spousal support Draft, review, and negotiate marital agreements, including prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements Represent clients in child custody, visitation, and paternity matters Advise on child support, adoption, guardianship, and parental rights issues Navigate international family law matters, including cross‑border custody disputes and asset division Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and other court documents Conduct legal research and remain current on family law legislation and case law Collaborate with colleagues across private client, tax, trust, corporate, and employment teams Contribute to business development through articles, thought leadership, events, and relationship building with intermediaries and peer firms Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school 3–6 years’ experience within a law firm family law practice California Bar membership in good standing Strong academic background and technical family law expertise Proven ability to manage a busy caseload independently, including deadlines and time recording Commercial, practical approach to client problem‑solving Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire confidence in clients and referrers Interest in contributing to team growth, mentoring junior lawyers, and broader firm initiatives Competitive salary range of $205,000–$280,000 (California) Exposure to high‑profile, complex, and international family law matters Support from leading in‑house experts across multiple practice areas Clear platform for professional progression within a top‑tier family law team Collaborative and intellectually stimulating working environment Opportunities for business development and profile‑building Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr