Family Law Attorney

Family Law Attorney A highly regarded family law firm serving clients facing high-stakes divorce, custody battles, support disputes, and high-net-worth estate protection is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney. The firm prepares every matter as if it will go to trial while pursuing settlement when it truly serves the client. This attorney will sit at the center of that dual strategy, delivering discreet, results-driven advocacy that protects families when the stakes are highest. Performance Objectives Take primary or second-chair responsibility for 15–25 active family-law files annually, driving each to a favorable resolution through settlement or judgment within 12–18 months while controlling costs. Prepare and try, or second-chair, at least two contested hearings or trials per year, producing courtroom-ready evidence packages that may include forensic accounting, custody evaluations, and expert testimony. Negotiate and document settlements that preserve at least 85% of the economic value identified through cost-benefit analyses, documented in written client memoranda. Collaborate daily with investigators, paralegals, and outside experts to produce complete discovery responses and declarations that withstand judicial scrutiny. Maintain 24-hour client-response discipline on high-conflict and high-profile matters, ensuring no communication gap that could compromise strategy or confidentiality. Contribute to post-judgment modification and enforcement work that protects previously obtained orders, targeting a 90% success rate on enforcement motions. Environment & Resources You will report to the founding partners and work as part of a close-knit legal team that includes licensed investigators and senior paralegals. You will have immediate access to an established network of forensic accountants, appraisers, custody evaluators, and other specialized experts. Hybrid flexibility may be available once you have demonstrated independent case ownership. Essential Qualifications Active California Bar membership and dedicated family-law practice, including direct handling of child custody, support, and complex property-division matters. Demonstrated trial or evidentiary-hearing experience in California courts. Proven ability to manage high-conflict personalities and high-net-worth financial issues while maintaining absolute discretion. Track record of producing court-ready pleadings, declarations, and settlement agreements with minimal partner revision. Comfort working in a team environment that values both aggressive litigation preparation and pragmatic settlement analysis. Role Selling Points Opportunity to handle high-profile and high-net-worth matters that demand both courtroom skill and confidentiality. Access to an established team of investigators, forensic accountants, evaluators, and other specialized experts. Partners who actively try cases and can provide first-chair or second-chair support, accelerating your trial experience. Opportunity to work with a sophisticated client base and handle complex family-law matters. #J-18808-Ljbffr