Family Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Anthoor Law Group is looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney who is passionate about helping clients through some of the most challenging and emotional moments of their lives. Family law is about far more than pleadings, court appearances, and legal strategy. Clients come to us during major life transitions, and they trust us to provide clear guidance, strong advocacy, and compassionate support.

We are looking for an attorney who already practices family law, enjoys taking ownership of cases, and wants a long-term professional home where excellent work is recognized and rewarded.

This is an opportunity for a mid-career attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, strong support, and the ability to build a sustainable family law practice without sacrificing their personal life to unreasonable billing expectations.

If you are ready to manage your own cases, work alongside an experienced legal support team, and continue growing with a boutique California law firm, we would welcome the opportunity to meet you.

Compensation includes a competitive base salary based on experience, with significant performance upside tied directly to exceeding reasonable annual billing expectations.

• Anthoor Law Group’s annual billing expectation is approximately 1,450 billable hours, based on 30 billable hours per week over 47 working weeks.
• We believe exceptional legal work and a fulfilling personal life can coexist. Our attorneys are supported by experienced staff, modern systems, and leadership that understands sustainable success is built through quality representation, not burnout.
• Additional benefits of joining Anthoor Law Group include:
• Meaningful autonomy and ownership of your cases
• Strong administrative and paralegal support
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and rewarding family law matters
• Collaborative team environment built on professionalism, respect, and accountability
• Long-term career growth as our firm continues to expand
• A boutique firm culture that values exceptional client service, responsive communication, and thoughtful advocacy

At Anthoor Law Group, clients choose us because we take the time to understand their unique circumstances, communicate with honesty and compassion, and develop legal strategies tailored to their goals. We are proud to be a boutique California law firm where clients receive personalized attention and team members are empowered to do their best work.

Build the next chapter of your career with a firm that values exceptional advocacy, realistic expectations, and outstanding client care.

Compensation:

$150,000 - $180,000 yearly DOE

Responsibilities:

• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
• Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Assist clients effectively by understanding their needs analyzing the situation then strategizing and deciding on a proper course of action
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings

The Family Law Attorney will manage a sophisticated family law caseload while working collaboratively with experienced paralegals, support staff, and firm leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing family law matters from initial consultation through final resolution
• Developing legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals, facts, and circumstances
• Representing clients in court hearings, conferences, settlement conferences, mediation, and trial when necessary
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery, marital settlement agreements, judgments, orders, and other family law documents
• Handling matters involving divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, domestic violence, and prenuptial or postnuptial agreements
• Advising clients on property characterization, division of marital assets, real property issues, and financial matters arising in dissolution proceedings
• Negotiating favorable resolutions while preparing each case as though it may proceed to trial
• Maintaining proactive and professional communication with clients throughout the life of each matter
• Working closely with paralegals and legal support staff to ensure cases move efficiently and remain current, compliant, and court-ready
• Maintaining accurate, well-organized client files and case records
• Exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and strong advocacy in high-conflict and emotionally charged situations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are required
• Member in good standing and actively involved with the ABA (American Bar Association)
• Proven record of success in advocating for plaintiffs and defendants
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
• Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required

We are looking for an attorney who takes ownership of their work, exercises sound judgment, and enjoys solving difficult legal problems for clients.

Qualified candidates should have:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of California
• Minimum of 3 years of family law experience in a law firm environment required
• 5+ years of hands-on family law experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience independently managing family law matters, including contested and negotiated proceedings
• Experience appearing in court, negotiating settlements, and handling high-conflict family law matters
• Experience with divorce, custody, support, domestic violence, property division, and real property issues in dissolution proceedings
• Strong legal writing, oral advocacy, negotiation, and client communication skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage a substantial caseload
• Professionalism, confidence, and calm judgment in emotionally charged situations
• Prior experience with complex financial issues, high-asset matters, or litigation through trial is a plus
• Prior work or studies in criminal justice or related legal practice areas are also a plus

About Company

At Anthoor Law Group, we understand that dealing with family law and estate planning can be both emotional and complex. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate, personalized, and comprehensive legal support. We are here to guide clients through every step, ensuring they feel confident and informed.

We believe in building strong, trusting relationships with clients. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand your needs, and develop personalized solutions that work for them and their family. Our goal is to help clients achieve peace of mind and secure a brighter future.

With years of experience and a deep commitment to our clients, our team provides exceptional legal guidance tailored to each individual's needs. Whether you are navigating a family law matter or planning your estate, we are dedicated to providing bespoke care and expertise.