Family Law Associate Attorney
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteNewport Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Handle a broad spectrum of family law matters including divorce, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and child support modifications. Manage all aspects of litigation from inception to resolution, encompassing legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in court. Prepare for, conduct, and defend depositions; brief and argue discovery and dispositive motions; and attend mediations. Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel while collaborating closely with experienced partners. Requires 5+ years of experience as an attorney handling family law litigation, a J.D. degree, and current admission to the California State Bar.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an attorney handling family law litigation matters
- Experience preparing for, taking, and defending depositions
- Experience briefing and arguing discovery and dispositive motions
- Experience attending mediations
- Experience interfacing with clients and opposing counsel
- Trial experience
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing, researching, and drafting briefs and other pleadings addressing sophisticated legal issues in complex family law matters
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
- Ability to collaborate with team members
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Current admission to the California State Bar
Desired Qualifications
- Managerial or supervisory experience
- Client-focused mindset
- Passion for achieving successful outcomes
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