Family Litigation Associate — Hybrid, Mentorship & Growth

Synectics Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Education: Doctorate (Required)

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking an associate with strong family law capabilities to conduct legal research, draft motions, and appear in hearings. You will interact directly with clients and handle discovery, pleadings, and deposition tasks from Day One.

The role emphasizes in-office availability one day per week for PT tracks, with the balance of work being remote. California Bar admission (or pending results) is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar member or pending results.
• Proficient with MS Word/Outlook/Excel and legal research tools.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• 0–6 years in family law preferred; litigation experience recommended.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional manner.
• PT associates may work one day/week in-office; balance remote work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and brief drafting.
• Prepare and respond to motions and pleadings.
• Attend hearings and court appearances.
• Review and summarize records; meet with clients.
• Propound and respond to written discovery; prepare discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with trial preparation.
• Training and supervision provided with growth opportunities.
• Bilingual ability is a plus; potential equity track for high performers.

Skills

Legal research

Motions and pleadings

Court hearings

Client meetings

Written discovery

Depositions

Bilingual (Spanish/Chinese/Vietnamese)

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Lexis/Nexis

Smokeball

Clio

Job description

Synectics Inc. is seeking an associate with strong family law capabilities to conduct legal research, draft motions, and appear in hearings. You will interact directly with clients and handle discovery, pleadings, and deposition tasks from Day One.

The role emphasizes in-office availability one day per week for PT tracks, with the balance of work being remote. California Bar admission (or pending results) is required; bilingual skills are a plus.