Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Law Attorney to join its legal team. The successful candidate will handle a variety of family law cases with minimal supervision and must be comfortable managing cases from initial consultation through to trial. This position requires a strong background in family law, including child and spousal support, custody, domestic violence, and the division of marital assets.
Location:
Duties:
- Represent clients in family law matters, including court hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, and other legal documents.
- Conduct discovery and legal research related to family law cases.
- Manage a high volume of cases related to divorce, custody, child and spousal support, domestic violence, and division of assets and debts.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.
- Prepare for and attend court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and conferences.
- Organize and maintain detailed client files and case records.
Requirements:
- Licensed to practice law in California.
- Experience handling family law cases, including divorce, child custody, support, and domestic violence.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong litigation skills and experience representing clients in court.
Education:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Certifications:
- Active California State Bar license.
Skills:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions.
- Ability to draft and review legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Proficiency in legal research and discovery processes.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
- Ability to handle high-pressure situations and work under tight deadlines.