Junior Associate Attorney - Family Law

Protouch Staffing; Corona (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks a Family Law Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. The role requires an active California Bar license and comfort with high-asset divorce, custody disputes, and complex property matters.

Ideal candidates will excel in research, writing, and courtroom presentation, with proficiency in Clio and Mac. A high-volume caseload will be managed with precision, in a hybrid work environment that values collaboration and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of family law experience, including litigation.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Experience with high-asset divorce, custody disputes, and property division.
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and courtroom presentation.
• Clio and Mac experience are a plus.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients zealously across all areas of family law, including divorce and custody.
• Conduct client consultations and manage direct relationships with opposing counsel.
• Draft pleadings, motions, settlements, judgments, and orders for a high-volume caseload.
• Handle mediations, settlement conferences, pretrial hearings, and trials.
• Manage division of marital assets, including real estate, in divorce proceedings.
• Maintain composure, negotiate effectively, and advocate persuasively.
• Collaborate with paralegals within case management systems to keep cases on track.

Skills

Family law

Litigation

California Bar

Legal research

Courtroom presentation

Paralegal collaboration

Clio

Mac

High-volume caseload

Tools

Clio

Mac

Job description

Our client is not your typical small law firm. We are a growing, accomplished legal team with a proven track record of protecting our clients' financial assets and best interests during the most challenging chapters of their lives. With locations in Corona, Newport Beach, and Beverly Hills, we've built efficient systems and a collaborative team culture that makes excellence the standard, not the exception. We take our work seriously. We also enjoy our work environment and each other. Hard work is recognized, rewarded, and FUN.
They're looking for a sharp, passionate Family Law Attorney (CFLS a plus!) who will zealously advocate for clients navigating some of the most difficult moments of their lives. You will take full ownership of your cases, working alongside skilled paralegals within our streamlined workflow - from initial consultation through trial.

What You’ll Do

• Represent clients zealously across all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody, support, spousal support, property division, and domestic violence matters
• Conduct client consultations and manage direct relationships with opposing counsel
• Draft legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, contracts, and orders for a high-volume caseload
• Handle mediations, settlement conferences, pretrial hearings, and trials
• Manage division of marital assets, including real estate, in divorce proceedings
• Maintain composure, negotiate effectively, and advocate persuasively - even in emotionally charged and high-stakes situations
• Collaborate with our skilled paralegals within our case management systems to keep cases on track and clients informed

What You Bring

• 1-3 years of family law experience, including litigation; demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt
• Active California State Bar license in good standing
• Experience with complex matters including high-asset divorce, custody disputes, and the determination of marital property (including real estate)
• Strong skills in legal research, writing, courtroom presentation, and common technology platforms
• Clio and Mac experience are a plus (our workflows are built around them)
• Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload with precision and professionalism
• The interpersonal range to connect with clients in crisis and command a courtroom with confidence

CORE VALUES

• We take our work seriously. But we also enjoy our work environment and each other. Hard work is recognized and rewarded. Plan to have fun.
• Hybrid opportunities are considered. Flexibility depends on the candidate and must meet specific criteria.
• $125,000 - $300,000 yearly