Family Attorney

WizeHire, Inc; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Law Offices of Christian Schank and Associates, APC. in San Jose, CA seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our team. You will handle complex family law matters, manage discovery, draft memoranda, and support clients through every stage of litigation and settlement.

You will work with a busy, fast-paced firm, ensuring deadlines are met and files are meticulously organized. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in family law, excellent written and verbal communication, and the

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in family law.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Settle cases and manage client matters.
• Assist with discovery and related client issues.
• Prepare memoranda, charts, and tables; conduct legal research.
• Draft and analyze legal documents; negotiate as needed.
• Monitor case schedules, deadlines, and supervise paralegals/ staff.
• Manage all case files and maintain records for discovery and processing.

Skills

2+ years family law experience

Attention to detail

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Independent work

Job description

The Law Offices of Christian Schank and Associates, APC. San Jose, CA, US

We are an established and respected Family Law firm throughout California, seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our San Jose team!

Essential responsibilities may include one or more of the following: Settling cases, working with clients to assist with discovery and other client-related matters, preparing memoranda, 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 and 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.

Attorney with at least 2 years of experience 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 in writing, share ideas, and possess strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

A good sense of humor is appreciated with a passion for what you do.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a busy, fast-paced family law firm environment.

Compensation

$130,000 - $200,000 yearly

Schank Family Law is an established and reputable Family Law Firm with several offices across California. Our years of experience, wide-array of resources and staff, and reputable standing in the area makes us stand out from other firms in the area.