Autonomous CA Family Law Attorney — High-Impact Practice

Orionplacement; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer, a sophisticated family law practice, seeks an attorney to take ownership of California family law matters in Irvine. You will handle divorce, custody, support, complex financial estates, and related disputes alongside an experienced team.

You will manage case strategy, discovery, and court appearances, while building strong client relationships. The role offers in-office collaboration, autonomy, and the opportunity to advance your CFLS and California Bar credentials.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Current CFLS certification.
• 3+ years of substantive family law experience.
• Experience handling contested family law matters.
• Strong litigation, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong client communication and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an active caseload of California family law matters from strategy through resolution.
• Develop case strategies and advise clients regarding litigation, settlement options, risks, costs, and realistic outcomes.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, trials, mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, and other proceedings.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, declarations, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, stipulations, and proposed orders.
• Handle contested divorce, custody, support, property division, domestic violence, and related family law matters.
• Manage discovery and coordinate with clients, paralegals, forensic accountants, investigators, experts, and other professionals.
• Prepare matters thoroughly for evidentiary hearings and trial.
• Negotiate strategically and professionally with opposing counsel.
• Communicate proactively with clients and provide clear guidance regarding complex legal and financial issues.
• Take ownership of case deadlines, workflow, billing, retainers, and overall matter progression.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals to deliver efficient, high-quality representation.
• Maintain approximately 1,500 to 1,600 billable hours annually.
• Use legal research, practice-management technology, and appropriate AI tools to improve efficiency and work quality.

Skills

California Bar

CFLS certification

Family law experience

Litigation

Client communication

Case management

Legal research/writing

Technology skills

Tools

PracticePanther

Lexis

Job description

Confidential Employer, a sophisticated family law practice, seeks an attorney to take ownership of California family law matters in Irvine. You will handle divorce, custody, support, complex financial estates, and related disputes alongside an experienced team.

You will manage case strategy, discovery, and court appearances, while building strong client relationships. The role offers in-office collaboration, autonomy, and the opportunity to advance your CFLS and California Bar credentials.