Associate Attorney

Description:

Our client, a well-regarded family law firm, has an opening for a full-time family law attorney in Menlo Park or San Ramon (office location determined by candidate’s preference). 4 days remote and 1 day onsite.

Benefits package includes employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA), an employer-funded profit-sharing plan, and opportunities to earn quarterly performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from multiple partners, effectively prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Independently make court appearances and manage family law hearings on behalf of clients.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with paralegals, law clerks, fellow attorneys, and administrative staff.
• Communicate clearly, skillfully, and discreetly with clients, Opposing Counsel, experts, consultants, etc.

Skills and Experience

• Must be licensed to practice law in California and should have 2 to 6 years of licensed family law experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with DissoMaster, Lawyaw, and Lawgic is preferred.
• Candidates must possess excellent research skills and comfort with numerous research tools (WestLaw, Attorney’s Briefcase, online resources, and hardcover reference materials).
• Candidate should possess excellent writing skills to draft motions, pleadings, letters, memos, and other legal documents.