Family Law Attorney

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement matching

Unlimited PTO

Paid parking

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement is a boutique family law firm in San Diego seeking an attorney with 2+ years of family law experience. You will manage a diverse caseload from intake to resolution, appearing in court and handling negotiations with clients and opposing counsel.

The role offers hybrid work, supportive paralegal staff, and opportunities to work on high-net-worth matters while maintaining strong ethical standards and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of family law experience.
• Active California Bar license and in good standing.
• Experience managing family law matters from start to finish.
• Strong litigation, legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and advocating for clients.
• Excellent organization, communication, judgment, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload including divorce, legal separation, parentage, child custody, child support and related family law matters.
• Handle cases from intake through negotiation, litigation, and resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, legal research, and case documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and litigation.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel delivering high-level client service.
• Coordinate case strategy, deadlines, filings, and day-to-day management with a paralegal.
• Handle complex, high-net-worth matters including custody and restraining orders.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Writing

Negotiation

Time management

Independent work

Client advocacy

Court appearances

Job description

• Join a boutique family law practice where your legal judgment and client advocacy truly matter.
• Take ownership of a meaningful caseload while handling matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Gain substantial courtroom, litigation, deposition, discovery, and client-facing experience.
• Work with dedicated paralegal support so you can focus on practicing law and serving clients.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment, no annual billable-hour requirement, and a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Benefit from health insurance, retirement matching, unlimited PTO, paid parking, and monthly/yearly bonus opportunities.

Location: San Diego, CA. This is a hybrid opportunity combining in-office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home.

Note: Must be licensed and in good standing with the California Bar and have 2+ years of directly relevant family law experience. We are seeking an established family law attorney who is committed to building their career in this practice area.

About Us

We are a boutique family law practice focused on providing thoughtful, highly personalized legal representation across a wide range of family law matters. We believe excellent advocacy starts with understanding each client's goals, communicating clearly, and developing a case strategy tailored to the individual situation. Our team values professionalism, collaboration, compassion, and a down-to-earth approach. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage your own caseload involving divorce, legal separation, parentage, child custody, child support, spousal support, and other family law matters.
• Handle cases from intake and initial strategy through negotiation, litigation, and resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, legal research, and other case-related documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and other litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel while providing high-level, responsive client service.
• Work closely with an assigned paralegal to coordinate case strategy, deadlines, filings, and day-to-day case management.
• Handle complex and high-net-worth family law matters, including contested custody and support issues and restraining order matters.
• Advocate for clients while maintaining strong ethical standards, sound legal judgment, and attention to detail.
• Independently prioritize multiple matters, meet deadlines, and maintain organized case files and billing practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of family law experience
• Active California Bar license and good standing.
• Established commitment to practicing family law.
• Experience managing family law matters from start to finish.
• Strong litigation, legal research, writing, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable appearing in court and advocating for clients.
• Excellent organization, communication, judgment, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and support staff.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to build meaningful client relationships, take ownership of your work, and make a direct impact during some of the most important moments in people's lives. We offer a relaxed but professional environment where attorneys support one another, maintain a sense of humor, and are encouraged to do excellent work without unnecessary bureaucracy. With hybrid flexibility, strong support staff, meaningful litigation exposure, and opportunities for professional growth, this is a great place to build a long-term family law career.