Family Law Associate

LeoForce; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Bonus Package

Benefits

Career Growth

Job summary

LeoForce, a leading family law firm in California, seeks a Senior Family Law Attorney to manage cases from inception to resolution, handling divorce, custody, and child support with professionalism and compassion.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctor, at least 3 years of litigation experience, and a current CA license, with proven ability to advocate in court, draft complex pleadings, and advise clients on strategic options while managing a sizable caseload.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience (family law preferred).
• Current license to practice law in California.
• Outstanding litigation, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, custody, and child support.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, and negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, motions, and agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy.
• Provide clear, compassionate legal advice on clients’ rights and options.
• Stay updated on developments in family law and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate professionally with colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and court staff.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Client Counseling

Court Representation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $130,000 - $210,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Law Attorney to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position, ranging from Mid level Associate to Senior Attorney, depending on your experience and expertise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing family law cases from beginning to end. The role involves handling divorce, custody, child support, and other related family law matters. The candidate must be comfortable with high‑stakes litigation and be able to navigate the complexities of family law with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• 1. Manage all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, visitation rights, domestic violence, and other related issues.
• 2. Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations, ensuring their rights and interests are effectively advocated for.
• 3. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, orders, and agreements.
• 4. Conduct in-depth legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
• 5. Provide clients with sound legal advice and guidance, ensuring they are fully informed about their rights, obligations, and options.
• 6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in family law, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
• 7. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• 2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation. (family law prefered)
• 3. A proven track record in handling divorce, custody, child support, and other related matters.
• 4. Current license to practice law in the state.
• 5. Exceptional litigation skills, with experience in representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations.
• 6. Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents.
• 7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clients with clear, concise, and compassionate legal advice.
• 8. High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice.
• 9. Ability to manage a large caseload, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high‑quality work under pressure.

A bit about us:

A distinguished legal practice specializing in family law, we contribute extensive expertise spanning numerous decades to the field. Our notable achievements in divorce proceedings involving substantial assets are acknowledged throughout the industry. Benefiting from the influence of a legal entity renowned for its standing, our partners have the capability to profoundly influence the dynamics of a case, accomplishing outcomes that may initially appear exceedingly challenging.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Competitive Bonus Package!
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package!
• Accelerated Career Growth!

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