Domestic & Matrimonial Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Family Law Attorney (High-Stakes, Complex Domestic)

§ Practice Area : High-Stakes Divorce, Complex Domestic Litigation, ADR Advocacy

§ Location : Pleasanton, San Mateo, or San Jose CA

§ Salary : $175,000 to $225,000 Base Salary

(Plus performance-based incentives and a comprehensive executive benefits package)

§ Schedule : Hybrid work policy, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed,

§ The Firm :

Our client is a distinguished powerhouse litigation firm with deep roots in the Northern California. The firm's interdisciplinary approach, blending boutique-level family law specialization with the expansive resources of a full-service firm, offering prenuptial agreement drafting and executions, dissolutions, guardianship support, parental actions, support in adopting and adoption and other domestic related legal issues in both marital, non-marital relationships or civil unionships. As a member of a select network of firms spanning 60 countries known as the Mackrell International, they offer a fully comprehensive family law service within a platform that has been listed since 2021 as Best Law Firms ranked by Best Lawyers and was spotlighting by Chambers in 2025.

The firm is home to multiple State Bar of California Certified Specialists, a distinction held by only a fraction of practitioners. Known for a collaborative "team approach," the firm fosters a culture of excellence, high ethical standards, and a commitment to maintaining long-term client relationships beyond the resolution of litigation. This is an elite environment for a practitioner seeking to work alongside renowned experts on high-stakes matters.

§ Attorney Duties

The individual selected for this critical role will lead a diverse array of domestic relations matters, ranging from foundational family law to high-net-worth dissolutions involving complex financial architecture. The role demands a practitioner who is equally adept at zealous courtroom advocacy and patient negotiations of highly sensitive and personal matters.

The core responsibilities include:

⨖ Leading high-value Marital Dissolutions involving intricate asset portfolios, including family businesses, venture capital, stock options, foreign assets, and complex real estate holdings.

⨖ Executing litigation strategy for contested Child Custody, parentage actions, and domestic violence restraining order proceedings, representing both petitioners and respondents.

⨖ Designing and drafting sophisticated Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements to safeguard property interests and ensure long-term enforceability.

⨖ Representing clients in Guardianship and Adoption proceedings, including independent and step-parent adoptions.

⨖ Managing all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from initial filing through trial and post-judgment modifications of support and custody orders.

§ Qualifications

Candidates must possess the technical acumen and professional maturity required to manage a sophisticated caseload independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited Law School with a distinguished academic record.

⨖ Active Bar License in good standing with the State Bar of California.

⨖ A minimum of four (4) years of substantive experience in matrimonial and family law, with a demonstrable track record in litigation.

⨖ Experience handling "complex" issues such as business valuations, tax implications of dissolution, and multi-jurisdictional assets.

⨖ Exceptional drafting skills and the ability to navigate high-conflict interpersonal dynamics with professional poise.

⨖ Proven experience in a courtroom setting, including trial preparation and the presentation of evidence.

⨖ Exceptional writing and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex legal concepts into compelling briefs and motions.

§ Skills

The following credentials and attributes are highly preferred and will distinguish top-tier applicants:

⨖ Current status as a California Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) or an active track toward certification.

⨖ Specific experience in Domestic Violence advocacy, including the nuances of temporary restraining orders and protective custody.

⨖ Advanced proficiency in mediation and settlement negotiation, prioritizing "cost-effective" and "efficient" resolutions for clients.

⨖ A nuanced understanding of the intersection between family law and other practice areas, such as tax, estate planning, and corporate law.

⨖ Superior interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide grounded counsel to clients navigating highly emotional and sensitive transitions.

⨖ Advanced proficiency in mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques.

!Notice¡

*This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.