Job Description
The Family Law Attorney will represent our diverse clientele in all legal proceedings pertaining to their case, provide legal counsel, and draw up legal documentation. In complex cases, you will collaborate with senior attorneys to ensure the best legal representation for our clients.
Job Duties
- Engage in strategy review sessions with clients to understand the facts and goals to prepare a Case Plan for each client
- Draft legal pleadings and forms, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and memorandums.
- Conduct research and compile evidence for cases
- Collecting, maintaining, and organizing evidence for all aspects of family law litigation (i.e. trials, motions, mediations, etc.).
- Prepare for and appear at trial and contested hearings (depending on experience)
- Manage personal caseload and ensure proper and timely billing
Minimum Requirements
- Successful completion of a Juris Doctorate Degree or its equivalent as allowed under the State Bar Act.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of Family law experience
Experience/Skills
- Demonstrated verifiable reputation for integrity and no history of disciplinary offenses as an attorney or in any other capacity.
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a cohesive team; willing to go above and beyond – always looking to improve process, efficiency, and support to business
- Impeccable interpersonal acumen – able to interface at ease with all Staff and Clients respectfully and professionally
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, even under pressure and when navigating ambiguity and challenge
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing, colleague/customer-centric environment
- Competent with conflict resolution and defusing escalated situations as needed