Family Law Associate Attorney

Hoge Fenton; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking law firm as a Family Law Associate, where your expertise will contribute to a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional legal services. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse family law cases, engage in meaningful client interactions, and develop professionally in a supportive environment. With competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and a hybrid work model, this position is perfect for those passionate about family law and committed to excellence. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Student Loan Repayment Benefit

No-Accrual Vacation Policy

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of family law experience in a private firm setting.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law matters and negotiations.
• Draft legal documents and provide counsel on family law issues.

Skills

Family Law Experience

Client Communication

Legal Research

Drafting Legal Documents

Mediation Skills

Attention to Detail

Oral Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Hoge Fenton. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Hoge Fenton, a multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, has an immediate opening for a mid-senior-level (4-7 years) Family Law associate.Our exceptional team of attorneys collaborate daily on complex legal issues in order to provide the high-quality legal expertise our clients rely on.Candidates should have experience in family law in a private firm setting and a demonstrated interest in providing advice and counsel to clients with a broad spectrum of family law issues. Successful candidates will have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, drafting motions and associated legal documents, and participating in settlement negotiations.

This position may be based in our Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), Peninsula (San Mateo), or Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) office.Periodic travel between our offices is necessary, as this associate will work with attorneys in all office locations.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate has:

·A minimum of 4 years of substantive family law experience

·Practiced in a private firm with experience being responsible for client matters (with supervision) and communicating with clients. (Experience need not be exclusively at a private firm.)

·Prior experience independently identifying issues and anticipating/recommending necessary next steps

·Strong academic credentials

·Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated in a court setting

·Strong legal and factual/investigative research skills

·An exquisite attention to detail and accurate work product

·A commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic; a commitment to the practice of family law

·A desire to learn and grow professionally; possesses intellectual curiosity

Must be a current member of the State Bar of California.

The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 to $200,000. This salary range represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Associates are also eligible to participate in a Production Bonus plan which rewards those who meet and exceed the firm’s production expectations.

We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, EAP (employee assistance program), 401(k), the Gradifi student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, hybrid working opportunities, and a no-accrual vacation policy.

Our environment is collegial, collaborative, and supportive.We provide both formal and informal training opportunities and encourage professional growth, both as a lawyer and a businessperson.Our associate billable hours commitment is 1,700 annually, plus professional development and business development hours.

Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity.We strive to recruit and retain a work force that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and people of any age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, or military or veteran status.

If you think you belong on our team, please forward your resume and a writing sample to Heather Larrick, Executive Director at [e-mail] sure to include a cover email or letter and your salary expectations.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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