Family Law Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Discretionary bonus

Office-based Walnut Creek role

Job summary

Orion Placement in Walnut Creek seeks a California-licensed attorney with 3+ years of family law experience to manage matters from strategy to resolution. You will handle divorce, custody, support, and property division while drafting filings and preparing for hearings.

Join a collaborative team focused on sophisticated California matrimonial and domestic matters, where incentive and discretionary bonuses reward strong performance and client advocacy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of attorney experience.
• 1+ year of California family law experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and complex case details.
• Experience with contested divorce, custody, or complex financial matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage California family law matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Handle divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, and related domestic matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement documents, and other legal filings.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and litigation.
• Counsel clients with clarity, professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Develop case strategies and collaborate with attorneys, support staff, and outside professionals when needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Client communication

Deadline management

Education

Active California Bar

Job description

• Build your career in a highly focused family law practice handling sophisticated, meaningful matters.
• Take ownership of cases involving divorce, custody, support, property division, and other complex California family law issues.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and knowledgeable legal support professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Gain exposure to complex financial, high-asset, and highly contested matters.
• Earn performance-based incentive and discretionary bonus compensation tied to billing and collections.
• Make a direct impact for clients navigating some of the most important decisions of their lives.

Location: Walnut Creek, California. This is an office-based opportunity where you can collaborate closely with an experienced family law team while serving clients throughout the Bay Area.

Note: Candidates must be active members of the California Bar, have 3+ years of experience practicing as an attorney, and have at least 1 year of California family law experience.

About Us

We are an established family law practice focused exclusively on California matrimonial and domestic matters. Our team combines sophisticated legal strategy, meticulous case management, compassionate client service, and strong advocacy to help clients navigate complex family transitions. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage California family law matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Handle divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, and related domestic matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement documents, and other legal filings.
• Prepare for and participate in court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and litigation.
• Counsel clients with clarity, professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Develop case strategies and collaborate with attorneys, support staff, and outside financial or other professionals when matters require specialized expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of attorney experience.
• 1+ year of California family law experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and client communication skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, competing priorities, and complex case details.
• Experience with contested divorce, custody, support, or complex financial matters is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Focus your practice on family law rather than splitting your attention across unrelated practice areas.
• Work on challenging cases that offer meaningful professional growth.
• Join a collaborative team that values thoughtful advocacy, quality work, and strong client relationships.
• Build greater case ownership and deepen your California family law expertise.
• Benefit from incentive and discretionary bonus opportunities that reward strong performance.