Family Law Associate Attorney

Wintermeyer Ventures; San Diego (CA); In loco; USD 180.000 - 225.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Wintermeyer Ventures is seeking an associate attorney in San Diego to independently manage a family law caseload with support from senior attorneys. You will represent clients in custody, support, property division, and domestic violence matters, while drafting motions, declarations, and settlement agreements.

The role requires a California law license and at least 5 years of family law experience. You will work primarily on-site, with a focus on maintaining a manageable caseload and clear

Competenze

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated family law experience.
• California law license in good standing with no discipline.
• Strong knowledge of custody, support, property division, and domestic violence.

Mansioni

• Manage family law cases from intake to resolution.
• Represent clients in custody, support, and related matters.
• Draft motions, declarations, and settlement agreements.
• Maintain organized case files and communicate clearly with clients.
• Handle minimum 110 billable hours per month while managing caseload.

Conoscenze

Case management

Billing entries

Client communication

Legal drafting

Formazione

California law license

Strumenti

Case management software

QuickBooks

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Join a small, growing family law practice in San Diego as an associate attorney. You will manage a family law caseload independently, with support from principal and senior attorneys available when needed, and provide high-quality representation while maintaining a reasonable caseload.

What You'll Do

• Manage family law cases from intake through resolution, taking responsibility for case progress and day-to-day decisions.
• Represent clients in matters involving custody, support, property division, and domestic violence.
• Draft motions, declarations, and settlement agreements.
• Maintain organized case files, communicate clearly with clients, and manage billing entries.
• Handle a monthly minimum of 110 billable hours while maintaining a manageable caseload.

What We're Looking For

• At least 5 years of recent, dedicated family law experience, primarily focused on family law matters, and current work as a family law attorney.
• A California law license and a record with no discipline by the State Bar of California.
• Substantive knowledge of custody, support, property division, and domestic violence matters.
• Experience managing an independent caseload, or experience in a second-chair or supervised role with readiness to take the next step.
• Independent drafting experience with motions, declarations, and settlement agreements.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills, along with experience using case management software and QuickBooks for billing entries.
• Certified Family Law Specialist status is not required but is considered an advantage.
• No criminal conviction for domestic violence and no permanent criminal or civil restraining order or harassment order issued against you.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $180,000 to $225,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

This is primarily an in-office, on-site role based in San Diego, California.