Position Overview:
Our client a wellregarded family law firm is seeking a dedicated and skilled Family Law Associate Attorney to support case management and provide comprehensive legal services to clients. This role offers a dynamic growth opportunity within a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support lead attorneys in effectively managing family law cases from initiation through resolution.
- Draft and review key legal documents including letters pleadings financial disclosures mediation briefs and trial briefs.
- Conduct discovery activities including propounding and responding to discovery requests drafting meetandconfer letters and preparing motions to compel.
- Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits and participate in both defending and taking depositions.
- Develop witness questions for evidentiary hearings and trial.
- Conduct thorough legal research and draft wellreasoned memorandums.
- Represent clients in ex parte hearings Requests for Orders (RFO) hearings and other proceedings as needed.
- Engage in consistent client communication to update on case progress and address client concerns.
- Track billable hours and meet established billing targets.
Qualifications:
- Active membership and good standing with the California Bar.
- 35 years of family law experience demonstrating strong casehandling capabilities.
- Excellent analytical skills strong oral and written communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail.
- Highly organized motivated and committed to meeting deadlines with a teamoriented attitude.
- Hybrid work arrangement: three days inoffice and two days remote.
- Ability to commute to the firms downtown San Diego office as needed.
Why This Opportunity
This role is ideal for a family law attorney looking to advance within a reputable firm that values growth and professional development. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.