Family Law Junior Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Family Law Junior Associate in California to support senior attorneys on divorce, custody, and property matters. You will draft pleadings, conduct research, assist with discovery, attend hearings, and serve as second chair on larger cases.

The ideal candidate holds an active California Bar license with 1–3 years of family law or civil litigation experience and seeks a long-term family law career. Hybrid work may be considered after training.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required.
• 1–3 years of family law or civil litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Comfortable onsite during the initial training period and meeting billable-hour targets.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior attorneys on divorce, custody, property division and related matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, correspondence and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and help develop case strategies.
• Attend hearings and assist with case preparation, filings and ongoing litigation.
• Serve as second chair on larger, more complex cases.
• Communicate with clients alongside senior attorneys and provide professional support.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Caseload management

Job description

Position Title: Family Law Junior Associate

A growing family law practice is seeking a Family Law Junior Associate to work closely with experienced attorneys on divorce, child custody, property division, and other complex family law matters. This role offers hands-on experience drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, assisting with discovery, attending hearings, and serving as second chair on larger cases.

The ideal candidate is an active member of the California Bar with 1–3 years of family law or civil litigation experience who wants to build a long-term career in family law. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful mentorship, substantial case exposure, and a clear path toward managing an independent caseload.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Work closely with senior family law attorneys on divorce, custody, property division, and related matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and assist with developing case strategies
• Attend hearings and assist with case preparation, filings, and ongoing litigation matters
• Serve as second chair on larger and more complex cases
• Communicate with clients alongside senior attorneys and provide responsive, professional support
• Handle basic matters with senior attorney guidance while progressively developing an independent caseload

Requirements

• Active California Bar license
• 1–3 years of family law or civil litigation experience
• Strong interest in developing a long-term career in family law
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to navigate different case types, client needs, and sensitive family matters
• Comfortable working onsite during the initial training period
• Ability to meet established billable-hour expectations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick time and PTO
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid professional development
• Extensive mentorship and hands-on training from experienced attorneys
• Potential hybrid flexibility following training
• Clear advancement opportunities into senior attorney and leadership roles

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