Family Law Attorney

Jobot; San Mateo (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive compensation

Firm paid medical benefits

Generous PTO

401k plan

Career growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot in California seeks an Associate Attorney to handle family law matters, including divorce, custody, and property disputes for clients in Silicon Valley and the Bay Area.

You will draft pleadings, conduct research, represent clients in court, and negotiate settlements, partnering with clients and the internal team to deliver top-tier service. The role offers competitive compensation, firm-paid medical benefits, generous PTO, a 401k plan, and clear opportunities for career growth.

Formación

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California license to practice law.
• Specialization in family law.
• Strong research and drafting skills.
• Excellent negotiation and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Counsel clients on family law matters including divorce, custody, and property disputes.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare briefs.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and mediations.
• Collaborate closely with clients and internal team to deliver high‑quality service.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Legal research

Client counseling

Educación

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in California

Family law specialization

Descripción del empleo

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.

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.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.