Associate Attorney - Family Law

Location: California | Schedule: Full-time, in-office with possible future hybrid arrangement | Compensation: $120,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year Overview A client-centered family law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its collaborative team. The firm focuses on helping individuals and families navigate complex family law matters with skill, compassion, and practical guidance, and this role offers the opportunity to handle meaningful, high-touch matters while building strong advocacy and client service skills. What you'll do Represent clients in family law matters including custody, support, property division, and restraining order matters Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, settlement agreements, and other legal documents Conduct legal research and develop practical, case-specific legal strategies Appear in court and advocate for clients in hearings, conferences, and other proceedings Negotiate settlements and help resolve disputes efficiently and effectively Manage deadlines, billable work, and multiple active matters in a fast-paced practice Work closely with clients, experts, consultants, and internal team members Provide clear, strategic, and compassionate counsel throughout the life of each case Required qualifications JD from an accredited law school Active California Bar license and good standing required Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom skills Excellent communication, organization, and case management ability Able to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines consistently Comfortable working in an in-office environment with potential for future hybrid flexibility Ability to meet a 125 billable hour per month expectation Preferred qualifications Family law experience strongly preferred Civil litigation experience with strong transferable skills may also be considered Compensation and benefits $120,000.00 - $240,000.00 per year, reflecting experience and ability Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Why this role This role offers meaningful, personal, and intellectually engaging work within a supportive team environment, with opportunities to grow skills, take on increasing responsibility, and build a long-term career. #J-18808-Ljbffr