Senior Family Law Associate/Of Counsel

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

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. We strive 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 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.

At all levels, our environment is collegial, collaborative, and supportive.

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

Please note that Hoge Fenton requires that all employees who physically enter the workplace be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. In the event of a legal exemption from vaccination, reasonable accommodation will be considered.

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.

Qualification and Experience Hoge Fenton, a venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, is actively recruiting for a mid- to senior-level Associate or an Of Counsel with a medium sized book of business to join our Family Law group. We have room for this person to bring a junior to mid-level (2-5 years) associate along. We seek 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. Successful candidates will have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, drafting motions and associated legal documents, and participating in settlement negotiations, and will collaborate with others in the family law group to achieve the best possible results for our clients 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 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

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