Job Title: Family Law Associate Attorney
Compensation: $135,000 - $160,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite)
Overview:
Our premier family law firm in San Jose, CA, seeks a knowledgeable Family Law Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for family law, exceptional legal writing skills, and a client-centered approach. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, while providing high-quality legal representation in all aspects of family law.
Responsibilities:
- Client Representation: Advise and represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, domestic violence, and prenuptial agreements.
- Case Management: Handle a caseload from inception to resolution, including conducting client consultations, drafting pleadings, motions, and correspondence, and attending court hearings.
- Discovery: Manage all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery requests, preparing subpoenas, and reviewing and organizing documents.
- Court Appearances: Attend and present cases at hearings, trials, settlement conferences, and mediations.
- Legal Research & Writing: Conduct in-depth legal research and draft high-quality memoranda, briefs, and legal opinions.
Qualifications:
- Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensure: Active membership in the California State Bar, in good standing.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience practicing family law.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with high-asset divorce cases or complex child custody matters.
- Proficiency with family law software and tools such as DissoMaster or other child/spousal support calculation programs.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills, particularly in Spanish is desirable but not required.
To inquire further, or apply directly, please contact Austin Kiler at or .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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