Family Law Attorney Associate - Independent Caseload

Pinkham & Associates, Orange County Divorce Attorneys, APLC; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinkham & Associates, Orange County Divorce Attorneys, APLC seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney to manage a California caseload from intake to resolution, focusing on dissolution, custody, and support for clients. You will handle hearings, pleadings, discovery, and settlement negotiations in a supportive boutique environment.

You will draft pleadings and declarations, maintain clear client communication, and collaborate with paralegals and staff to meet deadlines and billing requirements.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience practicing California family law.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and client-focused advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of family law matters from intake through resolution.
• Handle all aspects of litigation: pleadings, discovery, law and motion, settlement, and trial prep.
• Appear at hearings, status conferences, and trials in Orange County and surrounding counties as needed.
• Draft high-quality pleadings, declarations, settlements, and correspondence.
• Provide clear, compassionate client guidance and manage expectations and strategy.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure deadlines and orderly file management.
• Maintain accurate timekeeping and assist with billing per firm policy.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Client Counseling

Time Management

Tools

Odyssey/e-filing

Dropbox

Practice management software

Job description

Pinkham & Associates, Orange County Divorce Attorneys, APLC seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney to manage a California caseload from intake to resolution, focusing on dissolution, custody, and support for clients. You will handle hearings, pleadings, discovery, and settlement negotiations in a supportive boutique environment.

You will draft pleadings and declarations, maintain clear client communication, and collaborate with paralegals and staff to meet deadlines and billing requirements.