Experienced Family Law Attorney

Schank Family Law; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Schank Family Law, an established and respected Family Law firm in California, is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our Northern California team. The ideal candidate will handle a busy caseload, settle cases, assist with discovery, draft memoranda, and conduct legal research.

The role requires J.D. and CA Bar Admission, strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent written and verbal communication while helping clients through complex family law

Qualifications

• J.D. and CA Bar Admission required.
• Licensed to practice in California.
• Experience in family law litigation preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Settling cases and managing client matters.
• Assist with discovery and related tasks.
• Prepare memorandums, charts and tables.
• Conduct legal research and draft documents.
• Monitor case schedules, deadlines, and supervise staff.
• Manage all legal files and liaison for evidence gathering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Written and oral communication

Legal research

Education

J.D. degree

CA Bar Admission

Job description

Schank Family Law, an established and respected Family Law firm throughout California, is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our Northern California team!

Description

• The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy, fast-paced family law firm environment.
• Essential responsibilities may include one or more of the following: Settling cases, working with clients to assist with discovery and other client related matters, prepare memorandums, charts and tables as needed, conduct legal research.
• The attorney will also perform substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts including analysis, drafting, negotiating and consulting.
• The candidate should be able to resolve routine and moderately complex to complex legal matters within the areas of responsibility with minimal supervision as well as perform an independent analysis of unique problems and propose solutions.
• The candidate will execute processes for various types of legal documents, organize, maintain, and review non-litigation materials and documents as needed.
• The attorney will also monitor case schedules and filing deadlines, monitor paralegals and office staff.
• The ideal candidate will also manage all legal files and records for discovery, investigation and processing including the monitoring and management of discovery, case calendar and other deadlines, follow up on investigation requests and serve as liaison in gathering documents, evidence, correspondences for legal proceedings and other legal matters.
• The attorney will also perform a full range of legal tasks and support special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Attorney experience with at least 5 years in family law
• Must have strong attention to detail and a strong ability to work independently, respond appropriately to urgency, solve problems, and meet deadlines.
• Candidates should have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and written and share ideas as well as possess strong analytical, organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• Good sense of humor is appreciated with a passion for what you do.
• J.D and Licensed in CA (CA Bar Admission).

Compensation

• Salary depends on experience and ability but is competitive for qualified applicants
• Benefits: Benefits include a company health plan, 401(k) with employer match, generous PTO hours, etc.

Note: Only qualified applicants will be considered.