Family Law Associate

Jobot; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Glendale, CA is seeking a Family Law Associate with 2+ years of experience to join our focused practice. You will work closely with a CFLS founding partner, handling hearings, drafting pleadings, and owning your cases from start to finish.

We provide real courtroom time, mentorship, and a collaborative, small-team environment. English, Spanish, and Armenian language support are available for our diverse client base.

Qualifications

• Active California bar license in good standing.
• Minimum 2 years of family law experience.
• Experience with California family court procedures and dispositions.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, RFOs, declarations, and discovery.
• Handle hearings independently with guidance from partners.
• Manage client communications and case files within a small team.

Skills

Active California bar license

2+ years family law experience

Courtroom experience

Spanish/Armenian fluency

Tools

DissoMaster

Job description

Family Law Associate

$140000 - $225000 per year | Glendale, CA | On-site | Permanent

Family Law Associate, Glendale | 2+ yrs | Real courtroom time with a CFLS founding partner

A bit about us:

We are a family law firm in Glendale, and family law is all we do. Our founding partner has practiced in California for 50 years, has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for decades, and has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2005, with an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. The firm has been part of the Glendale legal community since 1986 and is built around a close team of five attorneys and three paralegals, with more than 130 years of combined experience. We handle divorce, custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, paternity, domestic violence restraining orders, premarital agreements, mediation, and post judgment modifications, and we serve clients in English, Spanish, and Armenian.

Why join us?

This is a seat for a lawyer who wants to become a confident family law litigator, not just a file manager. Our reputation is built on personalized service and strong courtroom advocacy, so you will get real time on your feet at hearings and trials, with guidance from a founding partner who has seen nearly everything family court can throw at a lawyer. With a small attorney team and dedicated paralegal support, you will own your cases, work directly with partners and senior associates, and build skills that last a career. If you want trial experience, mentorship, and a firm with deep roots in its community, this is a strong fit.

Job Details

• Active California bar license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of family law experience, ideally in Los Angeles Superior Court
• Working knowledge of California community property, guideline support (DissoMaster), custody and visitation, and DVROs
• Comfortable drafting pleadings, RFOs, declarations, discovery, and disclosures, and handling hearings independently
• Trial or evidentiary hearing experience is a strong plus
• Spanish or Armenian fluency is a plus
• Clear, steady client communication and sound judgment under pressure
• Thrives in a small, close knit team where you own your files and contribute directly

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