Family Attorney

Gomez Edwards Law Group, LLP; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Career support through business coaching

Job summary

Gomez Edwards Law Group, LLP, located in Santa Clara, California, is looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join its family law team. The firm values integrity and aims to provide support to families during tough transitions.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of family law experience, strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills, and the ability to manage cases independently while collaborating with a close-knit team. This full-time role offers flexible work-from-home options and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of family law experience with courtroom readiness.
• Excellent legal writing and research skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions, discovery responses, and settlement proposals.
• Represent clients in hearings and conferences.
• Support mediation and collaborative law matters.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Licensed to practice in California

Tools

Clio

NetDocs

Job description

About Us

We’re a small but mighty family law firm serving clients across California. We are looking for an experienced, courtroom‑ready Associate Attorney to join our team.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Low billable hour requirement
• Performance and other bonuses
• 401(k) with match – no waiting period
• Health/dental insurance – no waiting period
• Generous PTO policy

What You’ll Do

• Work collaboratively while leading clients through all phases of family law litigation
• Draft motions, discovery responses, declarations, and settlement proposals
• Represent clients in hearings and conferences (both remote and in‑person)
• Provide thoughtful, timely, and strategic communication with clients
• Collaborate with team members on strategy, workflow, and case management
• Support mediation and collaborative law matters when appropriate
• Stay organized and ahead of deadlines in partnership with our team and office manager
• Contribute to internal operations and workflow improvements

What We Are Looking For

• Licensed to practice in California and in good standing
• 3–5 years of family law experience, with courtroom confidence
• Excellent legal writing and research skills
• Strong and confident oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while working as part of a close‑knit team
• Experience with mediation or collaborative law is preferred (but not required)
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred (but not required)
• Experience with Clio is preferred (but not required)
• Experience with NetDocs is preferred (but not required)

Compensation

This is a non‑exempt position that has the opportunity to receive monthly, quarterly, and yearly bonuses dependent upon performance and billable goals. We ask all associates to bill a minimum of 1,200 hours a year. The compensation range for this role is $95,000–$175,000. We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, a matching 401(k), non‑accrual vacation and paid holidays. We also cover the costs of ongoing education and bar dues, and provide career support through business coaching.

This is a full‑time, hybrid position with flexible work from home options available.

Who We Are

We’re a team of dedicated professionals who help families through tough transitions with care and clarity. We believe in leading with integrity, building strong relationships, and supporting each other along the way. Our firm is committed to professional excellence without ego — just high standards, mutual respect, and real impact.