Associate

SCHARF LAW, P.C.; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Scharf Law, P.C. is a family law firm based in Folsom, CA, serving Sacramento and surrounding counties. The Associate will manage diverse family law matters, supporting senior attorneys and handling research, pleadings, and client communication.

Based in Folsom with a mix of in-office and work-from-home flexibility, the role emphasizes integrity, professional advocacy, and rigorous case management in a collaborative small-firm environment.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analysis, and problem-solving skills for family law matters.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and settlement agreements.
• Effective client communication, including interviewing and counseling, with professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements.
• Meet with clients and participate in strategy discussions; negotiate with opposing counsel when appropriate.
• Appear in court in Sacramento, Placer, Amador, and El Dorado counties; ensure timely progression of cases and accurate documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical reasoning

Drafting pleadings

Discovery practice

Client communication

Court appearances

Case management

Team collaboration

Professional ethics

Remote work tools

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active California State Bar membership in good standing

Tools

Case management software

Remote work tools

Job description

Company Description

Schaf Law, P.C. is a family law firm dedicated to protecting clients’ rights and guiding them through every stage of the legal process. From its Folsom office, the firm represents individuals and families across Sacramento, Placer, Amador and El Dorado counties. The team handles matters such as complex divorce, challenging child custody disputes, alhigh-stakes property division and juvenile dependency offering tailored strategies for each case. With a client-first mindset, Scharf Law, P.C. emphasizes dedication, integrity, and strong advocacy to help clients achieve the best possible outcomes.

Role Description

The Associate will support and manage a range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support, and property division, under the supervision of senior attorneys. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements, and preparing case files for hearings and trials. The role involves meeting with clients, participating in strategy discussions, negotiating with opposing counsel when appropriate, and appearing in court in Sacramento, Placer, Amador and El Dorado counties. The Associate will collaborate closely with the legal team to ensure timely progression of cases, accurate documentation, and high-quality client communication. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Folsom, CA, with a combination of in-office work with work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills relevant to family law matters.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and settlement agreements.
• Effective client communication skills, including interviewing, counseling, and maintaining professional relationships.
• Experience or comfort with court appearances, negotiation with opposing counsel, and case strategy development.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, prioritize deadlines, and maintain organized, accurate files.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to work closely with attorneys and support staff in a small firm environment.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Prior experience in family law or related litigation is preferred but not required for highly motivated candidates.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and a commitment to client-centered representation.
• Competence with standard law office software, case management systems, and remote work tools.