Family Law Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance‑based bonus

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid flexibility after training

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in Irvine seeks a Family Law Attorney to lead complex family law matters from intake through settlement or trial. You will independently manage an active caseload and maintain close client communication at every stage of a matter.

You will represent clients in motions, hearings, and trials, handling high‑asset divorce, custody, support, and post‑judgment issues. This role offers hybrid work after training and a competitive salary DOE up to $200k.

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of total attorney experience with a strong litigation background, not limited to family law.
• Lead attorney on family law matters or demonstrable equivalent exposure through related roles.
• Proven courtroom experience including motions, hearings and trials.
• Experience handling high‑value estates and complex assets in litigation.
• Ability to independently manage an active caseload and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for family law matters from intake through settlement or trial.
• Independently manage an active caseload while maintaining client communication.
• Represent clients in motions, evidentiary hearings, trials and other proceedings.
• Handle divorce, child custody, support, paternity and post‑judgment matters with significant assets.
• Collaborate with shareholders and trial attorneys on case strategy, negotiation and litigation.
• Build client and referral relationships and contribute to a future practice area.

Skills

Litigation experience

Caseload management

Lead attorney on cases

Client relationship management

Trial preparation

Negotiation and settlement

Education

California Bar admission

Paralegal or clerkship exposure to family law

Job description

Position Title: Family Law Attorney Salary Range: $160,000–$200,000 / Year, DOE

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for family law matters from initial intake through settlement or trial
• Independently manage an active caseload while maintaining close communication with clients throughout every stage of their matter
• Represent clients in motions, evidentiary hearings, trials, and other courtroom proceedings
• Handle sophisticated divorce, child custody, support, paternity and post‑judgment matters involving significant assets
• Develop strategies for cases involving business interests, executive compensation, private equity interests, multi‑entity structures and complex property division
• Collaborate directly with experienced shareholders and trial attorneys on case strategy, negotiation, mediation and litigation
• Build strong client and referral relationships while developing the foundation for a specialty, book of business or future team within the firm

Requirements

• 4–5+ years of total attorney experience with a strong litigation background. Family law litigation experience is not required, but candidates must have significant courtroom experience in areas such as business litigation or trusts and estates litigation, along with prior family law exposure through paralegal work, clerkships, or similar experience.
• Proven experience serving as the lead attorney on family law cases and independently managing matters from start to finish
• Strong courtroom experience including motions, evidentiary hearings, and trials
• Experience handling family law matters involving estates valued at $3M–$5M or more
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage an active caseload of approximately 20 or more matters
• Strong client management skills with the judgment to balance legal strategy, responsiveness, and sensitivity to legal costs
• California Bar admission and the ability to work regularly from the Irvine office during the initial training period

Benefits

• Performance‑based bonus opportunity designed to reward collected revenue, increased production, and originated business
• 401(k) plan with a 4.5% employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Hybrid flexibility after approximately 90 days of training with the potential to work remotely 2–3 days per week