Senior Family Law Associate/Of Counsel/Small Family Law Group

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Senior Family Law Associate/Of Counsel/Small Family Law Group – Silicon Valley or Tri-Valley

Hoge Fenton, a multi-service law firm located in downtown San Jose, is looking for a mid- to senior-level Associate or an Of Counsel with a medium sized book of business to join their Family Law group. The ideal candidate should have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, motions and associated legal documents, and participating in settlement negotiations. Hoge Fenton also has a strong commitment to diversity and seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and people of any age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, or military or veteran status.

## Job Requirements

The successful candidate should have the following qualifications:

* Practiced in a private firm with experience taking responsibility for client matters
* Prior experience independently identifying issues and recommending necessary next steps
* Strong academic credentials
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience as “first chair” trial counsel
* Strong legal and factual/investigative research skills
* Exquisite attention to detail and accurate work product
* A commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic; a commitment to the practice of family law
* A desire to learn and grow professionally and possess intellectual curiosity

Must be a current member of the State Bar of California.

## Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits packages for Hoge Fenton vary according to attorney classification. Of Counsel attorneys are compensated based on their expected production, while Associates are compensated according to their class year and pursuant to the associate bonus plan. Associates are expected to have 1,700 billable hours annually, plus professional development and business development hours. Associates are also eligible for the no-accrual vacation policy. Of Counsel and Associate attorneys are offered a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, and 401(k) plan participation.

## Applying for the Job

If you think you belong on the Hoge Fenton team, please forward your resume and a writing sample to Heather Larrick, Executive Director (). Please include a cover email/letter and your salary expectations.

Hoge Fenton, a multi-service law firm located in downtown San Jose, is actively seeking a mid- to senior-level Associate or an Of Counsel with a medium sized book of business to join their Family Law group. This person will have the opportunity to bring a junior to mid-level (2-5 years) associate along. We are looking for attorneys with substantive experience in family law and a demonstrated interest in providing advice and counsel to clients with a broad spectrum of family law issues.

The ideal candidate should have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, motions and associated legal documents, and participating in settlement negotiations. They should also have strong legal and factual/investigative research skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and exquisite attention to detail and accurate work product.

These positions may be based either in our Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) or Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) office. Once the health restrictions are lifted, travel to the other office will be necessary as these positions work with attorneys in both office locations. Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity and strives to recruit and retain a workforce that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and people of any age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, or military or veteran status.

## Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits packages vary according to attorney classification. Compensation packages for Of Counsel attorneys are negotiated depending on their expected production. Associates are compensated according to class year and pursuant to our associate bonus plan. The Associate billable hours commitment is 1,700 annually, plus professional development and business development hours. Associates are eligible for no-accrual vacation policy. We provide both formal and informal training opportunities and encourage professional growth, both as a lawyer and a businessperson. Of Counsel and Associate attorneys are offered a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, and 401(k) plan participation.

## Applying for the Job

If you think you belong on our team, please forward your resume and a writing sample to Heather Larrick, Executive Director (). Please include a cover email/letter and your salary expectations.

Hoge Fenton is looking for a mid- to senior-level Associate or an Of Counsel with a medium sized book of business to join their Family Law group. This person should have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, motions and associated legal documents, and participating in settlement negotiations. In addition, they should have strong legal and factual/investigative research skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and exquisite attention to detail and accurate work product.

## Job Requirements

Successful candidates will have:

* Practiced in a private firm with experience taking responsibility for client matters
* Prior experience independently identifying issues and anticipating/recommending necessary next steps
* Strong academic credentials
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience as “first chair” trial

None

Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k) plan participation, no-accrual vacation policy

None

Representing clients before judicial officers, drafting discovery, drafting motions and associated legal documents, participating in settlement negotiations, collaborating with others in the family law group

None

Forward resume and a writing sample to Heather Larrick, Executive Director (). Please include a cover email/letter and your salary expectations.

Qualification and Experience Member of the State Bar of California

Legal