Family Law Attorney

Bighornlaw; Ontario; On-site; USD 102,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm in Ontario, CA, is seeking a dedicated Family Law Attorney. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping clients through divorce and custody battles, with a strong focus on negotiation and litigation. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, and developing case strategies. The firm values flexibility and offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have courtroom expertise and excel in litigation.
• Experience with California Family Law and financial documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review family law pleadings and forms.
• Represent clients in court and negotiate settlements.
• Conduct client conferences to discuss legal strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Legal Software

Job description

We are a Family Law Firm in the city of Ontario, California, looking for an Attorney who has a passion for helping people going through divorce and custody battles. We strive to maintain our current reputation in helping clients through their divorce or child custody / support case with ease, transparency, and experience so they feel less stressed, allowing them to focus on other important things in their lives.

We need an experienced attorney who can hit the ground running and provide clients with outstanding representation. You must have a proven history of building trusted relationships with clients, enjoy litigating family law matters, have excellent negotiation skills for settlement, and be able to review and write persuasive declarations and briefs.

Location and Flexibility : This full-time position is based out of Ontario, CA, and involves cases in San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange County Courts. You must be able to drive to your in-person hearings. We offer some flexibility with work hours in and out of the office.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review family law pleadings and forms to ensure they are persuasive, correct, and timely filed, while overseeing the work of Paralegals and Case Managers.
• Represent clients in court for RFO hearings, DVROs, VSC / MSCs, and Trials on divorce, child custody, and support issues, as well as during depositions.
• Conduct conferences with clients to understand their needs, discuss legal strategies, and gather necessary information in a supportive manner.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing counsels / parties to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Analyze case information to determine evidence requirements, assign tasks to Paralegals for information gathering, and manage document procurement for cases.

Qualifications

Who We Are Looking For

• We are looking for a Family Law Attorney who can actively participate in developing case strategies, locate relevant statutes and case laws, and oversee the execution of the strategy by delegating tasks efficiently.
• Seeking an Attorney who thrives in litigation, possesses courtroom expertise, and confidently represents clients and the firm.
• The ideal candidate should excel in investigating financial documents, organizing discovery materials, and selecting crucial information to support clients' positions.
• We require an attorney skilled in negotiating settlements that align with clients' needs and objectives.
• Our new attorney must exhibit excellent communication skills, balancing empathy with candid feedback to guide clients towards decisions in their best interests.
• Looking for someone with exceptional writing abilities, capable of crafting persuasive and concise declarations within 5 to 7 pages.
• Candidates must demonstrate a high Emotional Intelligence (EQ) level, emphasizing the significance of personality, character, intelligence, and integrity in addition to experience and skills.
• A solid understanding of California Family Law nuances is essential, with experience handling cases involving estates ranging from $200,000 to $2 million, and a commitment to continuous professional growth.
• We need a flexible attorney who is willing to take on various responsibilities as the firm expands, valuing all tasks regardless of complexity.
• Seeking a Family Law Attorney who values timely billing practices, understands the importance of recording all billable hours accurately, and maintains contemporaneous time entries without reminders.
• The ideal candidate should be highly proficient in using multiple computer programs and software, comfortable working with two to three monitors simultaneously, and adept at transitioning to a paperless work environment.

Compensation : $102,000 - $130,000 yearly plus retention and performance bonuses.

About Law Office of Shelly Jean John

We are a rapidly growing family law firm with 12 team members. In 3 years, our business has grown by 300%. We are a tech-heavy firm, offering flexibility around working in or out of the office.

Mission Statement : Our mission is to run a profitable family law firm, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering a work environment where all team members enjoy their jobs and receive fair compensation for their contributions. We reinvest profits in our people and hire new members to provide each member the time and space they need to serve clients effectively.