Family Law Attorney

Synectics Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Disability insurance

Supplemental benefit options

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Family Law Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience handling dissolution, property division, support, custody, and related matters.

California Bar license in good standing is required, and strong research and writing skills are essential. The attorney will manage multiple cases, draft pleadings and motions, handle discovery, and appear in court as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of experience practicing family law.
• Courtroom experience, including evidentiary hearings and RFO hearings.
• Familiarity with Family Codes, case law, and Judicial Council forms.
• Strong research and writing skills; pleadings for RFOs, declarations, and POAs.
• Ability to conduct discovery; propounding/responding and related motions.
• Familiarity with CCP deadlines and procedures.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple cases.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple family law matters with diligence and independence.
• Draft pleadings, declarations, and Points and Authorities.
• Conduct discovery, respond to discovery, and handle related motions.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, including RFOs.
• Maintain organized case files and adhere to deadlines.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Organizational skills

MS Office & Adobe Acrobat

Education

Licensed attorney; California State Bar in good standing

3+ years family law experience

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Seeking a Family Law Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience handling family law matters, including dissolution, property division, support, custody, paternity, domestic violence, and post-judgment modifications. The ideal candidate must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.

We are looking for someone who is reliable and committed to providing excellent service to our clients. We believe in autonomy and trust our team to manage their workload, ensuring the utmost dedication to our clients.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of experience practicing family law.
• Courtroom experience, including handling evidentiary hearings where testimony is taken and Request for Order (RFO) hearings.
• Familiarity with commonly used Family Codes, case law, and Judicial Council forms.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, including preparing pleadings for RFOs, declarations, and Points and Authorities.
• Ability to conduct discovery, including propounding written discovery, responding to discovery, and preparing and responding to discovery motions.
• Familiarity with C.C.P. deadlines and procedures.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer competitive pay along with the following benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Other supplemental benefit options