Family Law Attorney

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Bonus package

Benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a High Net Worth Family Law Associate in Los Angeles to join a growing boutique. This permanent role targets mid-level to senior attorneys handling complex divorce, custody, and related family law matters.

The attorney will manage cases end-to-end, represent clients in court and negotiations, draft and review pleadings and orders, and stay current on family law developments. A JD with 3+ years of litigation experience is required.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience (family law preferred).
• Proven track record in divorce, custody, child support, and related matters.
• Current license to practice law in the state.
• Exceptional litigation skills with experience in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with ability to draft and negotiate complex documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, providing clear, compassionate advice.
• High integrity and professionalism, upholding top legal standards.
• Ability to manage a large caseload and meet deadlines under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, visitation rights, and related issues.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate pleadings, motions, orders, and agreements.
• Conduct in-depth legal research to support case preparation and strategy.
• Provide clients with sound legal advice and guidance on rights, obligations, and options.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of family law developments and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Skills

Litigation skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

High Net Worth Family Law Associate

Salary: $150,000 - $275,000 per year

High Net Worth Family Law Boutique looking to add to a growing firm

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Competitive Bonus Package!
• Extremely Competitive Benefits Package!
• Accelerated Career Growth!

Job Details

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Family Law Attorney to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent position, ranging from Mid level Associate to Senior Attorney, depending on your experience and expertise. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing family law cases from beginning to end. The role involves handling divorce, custody, child support, and other related family law matters. The candidate must be comfortable with high-stakes litigation and be able to navigate the complexities of family law with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Manage all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, visitation rights, domestic violence, and other related issues.
2. 2. Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations, ensuring their rights and interests are effectively advocated for.
3. 3. Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, orders, and agreements.
4. 4. Conduct in-depth legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
5. 5. Provide clients with sound legal advice and guidance, ensuring they are fully informed about their rights, obligations, and options.
6. 6. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in family law, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
7. 7. Collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

1. 1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. 2. A minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation. (family law prefered)
3. 3. A proven track record in handling divorce, custody, child support, and other related matters.
4. 4. Current license to practice law in the state.
5. 5. Exceptional litigation skills, with experience in representing clients in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations.
6. 6. Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documents.
7. 7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide clients with clear, concise, and compassionate legal advice.
8. 8. High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice.
9. 9. Ability to manage a large caseload, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work under pressure.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.