Litigation Family Law Attorney

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm based in San Diego, CA, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Family Law Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will proactively manage family law cases, provide exceptional customer service, and make practice improvements while ensuring client satisfaction.

Job Duties:

• Proactively manage family law cases from inception to resolution, including client consultations, case preparation, hearings, and trials.
• Provide superior customer service to clients by delivering monthly status reports and conducting weekly case reviews to address client concerns and inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for practice improvement and recommend effective strategies to practice managers.
• Utilize practice quality software to manage performance metrics, track accomplishments, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
• Represent clients in various family law matters, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division.
• Collaborate with colleagues and staff to achieve favorable outcomes for clients while upholding ethical and professional standards.

Job Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited university.
• Successful passage of the Bar Exam on the first attempt.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on family law cases.
• Proven experience as a 1st chair family law attorney, capable of leading cases from start to finish.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technical programs and software as needed.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills with a focus on family law.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in legal research, case analysis, and strategy development.
• Exceptional client relationship management and customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in using practice management software and legal research tools.

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