Family Law Attorney

Elena Smolina, APC; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elena Smolina, APC in California is seeking a full-time on-site Family Law Associate, Junior to Mid-Level, to handle matters from inception to resolution and assist senior attorneys. Mentorship will be provided to help grow expertise.

The role requires 1-5 years of family law experience in California, strong writing and courtroom skills, and a JD with active California license. You will manage deadlines, draft motions, and represent clients in hearings and conferences.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of family law experience in California.
• Strong writing and courtroom skills.
• Knowledge of family law, local rules and civil procedure.
• Experience with discovery, motion hearings and independent case management.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and friendly.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in California.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned family law cases and deadlines
• Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and settlement conferences
• Maintain effective and professional communication with clients
• Support senior attorneys with assigned projects as needed

Skills

Strong writing

Courtroom skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role. Depending on experience, responsibilities may align more closely with a Junior or Mid-Level Associate. In this role, you will handle the assigned matters from inception to resolution and assist senior attorneys as needed. Mentorship will be available to you.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of family law experience in California
• Strong writing and courtroom skills
• Knowledge of family law, local rules and civil procedure
• Experience with discovery, motion hearings and independent case management
• Trial experience is a plus
• Detail-oriented, organized, and friendly
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in California

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned family law cases and deadlines
• Draft motions, pleadings, and discovery
• Represent clients in court hearings, trials, and settlement conferences
• Maintain effective and professional communication with clients
• Support senior attorneys with assigned projects as needed