Family Law Attorney

Jobot; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Firm-paid medical benefits

Generous PTO

401k plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot, a California family-law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to handle divorce, custody, and financial disputes for Silicon Valley clients. You will provide counsel, draft documents, and advocate in court with compassion and tenacity.

This role requires California licensure and a strong focus on family law. You will join a firm offering competitive compensation, firm-paid medical benefits, generous PTO, a 401k plan, and clear paths for career growth in a collaborative environment near San

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California
• Strong expertise in family law
• Proficiency in conducting in-depth research and preparing legal arguments and briefs
• Outstanding ability to offer practical and strategic legal advice
• Strong negotiation skills to broker agreements and resolve disputes
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Ability to represent clients passionately and compassionately

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel for family law matters
• Draft legal documents
• Conduct comprehensive legal research
• Represent clients in court
• Negotiate settlements
• Collaborate with clients, outside consultants, and internal team

Skills

Family law expertise

Legal research

Negotiation

Client counseling

Courtroom advocacy

Legal drafting

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job details: This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies.

Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

California family-law firm that handles divorce, custody, and financial disputes, mainly for clients in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area. With over 40 years of collective experience, the firm specializes in family law issues, including custody disputes, property division, child and spousal support, and domestic violence restraining orders.

Why join us?

• Competitive compensation
• Firm paid medical benefits
• Generous PTO
• 401k plan
• Career growth opportunities

Job Details

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for providing counsel for family law matters, drafting legal documents, conducting comprehensive legal research, representing clients in court, and negotiating settlements. The role requires close collaboration with clients, outside consultants, and the internal team to deliver the highest standard of legal service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California
• Strong expertise in law with specific knowledge of family law.
• Proficiency in conducting in-depth research and preparing legal arguments and briefs.
• Outstanding ability to offer practical and strategic legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Strong negotiation skills to broker agreements and resolve disputes effectively.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills for handling complex cases.
• Ability to represent clients passionately and compassionately in various legal settings.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and managing multiple cases simultaneously.

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