Family Law Senior Associate - Partnership Track (Hybrid)

Ross Family Law; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Ross Family Law seeks a Senior Associate Attorney in Oakland, CA to join our boutique firm. This role is partnership-track and focuses on top-quality family law work for a demanding client base.

You will handle hearings, trials, and complex negotiations, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the firm’s collaborative culture. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Family Law experience, active CA Bar membership, and the ability to manage a full caseload from filing to final orders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Family Law experience required.
• Ability to manage a case from filing to Judgment/Final Order.
• Active California Bar membership.
• Must be able to commute to Oakland, CA 94612.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full caseload of family law matters from filing through Judgment or Final Orders, including post-judgment work.
• Own and direct case strategy, consult partners on high-stakes issues, and keep clients informed throughout the matter.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, and trials, and negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys and paralegals, reviewing their work and workload.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; ensure CA Rules of Court and applicable rules are followed.
• Develop client relationships and start building a book of business.
• Track and enter billable hours and meet billing expectations.

Skills

Family Law

Case Management

Courtroom Advocacy

Legal Research & Writing

Client Communication

Mentoring & Supervision

Tools

CA Rules of Court

Family Code

Code of Civil Procedure

Local Rules

Job description

Ross Family Law seeks a Senior Associate Attorney in Oakland, CA to join our boutique firm. This role is partnership-track and focuses on top-quality family law work for a demanding client base.

You will handle hearings, trials, and complex negotiations, while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the firm’s collaborative culture. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of Family Law experience, active CA Bar membership, and the ability to manage a full caseload from filing to final orders.