Senior Associate Attorney

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

Work Setting

Hybrid remote in Oakland, CA 94612

Position Details

Reports To: Shareholders / Managing Partner

Classification: Exempt

Hours: Full-Time

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with full benefits

About The Role

We are carefully seeking to add the right lawyer to our firm; someone that does not want just any job, but a lawyer who wants to join our specific firm to do our specific brand of top-quality family law work. Someone who shares our values (translation - be smart, take pride in your work, be open-minded, be friendly, and be willing to pitch in to help others).

The Senior Associate Attorney position is partnership track. We will discuss the path and timeline directly with qualified candidates.

Required Experience

• Family Law: 5 years (Required)
• Experience managing a case from initial filing to Judgment/Final Order
• Ability to Commute: Oakland, CA 94612

Core Responsibilities

Case Management & Advocacy

• Independently manage a full caseload of family law matters from initial filing through Judgment or Final Orders, including post-judgment work.
• Own and direct case strategy, consult shareholders on novel or high-stakes issues, and keep clients informed throughout the matter.
• Appear independently at hearings, conferences, and trials, and represent clients in negotiations, mediations, and settlement discussions.
• Mentor and supervise associate attorneys and paralegals and review their work and workload.

Legal Research & Writing

• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, declarations, and briefs.
• Draft and review correspondence, agreements, and judgment packages.
• Ensure compliance with the CA Rules of Court, Family Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and applicable Local Rules.
• Act as primary attorney contact for clients and counsel them with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
• Manage paralegals and legal assistants to move matters forward efficiently.
• Contribute to firm knowledge sharing and upholding the firm's collaborative culture.

Business Development

• Develop and manage client relationships and start building a book of business.
• Build referral sources and bring in new matters as you grow toward partnership.

Professional Responsibilities

• Track and enter billable hours and meet annual billing expectations.
• Maintain active California Bar membership and complete required MCLE credits.
• Participate in firm and community events, including AAML activities as appropriate.

Additional Duties

The Senior Associate Attorney may take on additional responsibilities as the needs of the firm evolve, and is expected to bring sound judgment, initiative, and a willingness to pitch in across the team.

Is This You?

• You handle hearings and trials independently, with the courtroom experience to back it up.
• You draft your own motions, declarations, settlement agreements, and trial briefs.
• You manage a full caseload at once, managing both “up” and “down” and have a system for juggling competing deadlines.
• You've handled a range of family law matters, custody, support, property division, domestic violence restraining orders, post-judgment, and appeals.

Certified Family Law Specialists

Four of our attorneys areCertified Family Law Specialists byThe State Bar of California Board of Legal Specializationand our Founding Attorney is aFellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

As a full-service boutique law firm, you will get the attention that your case needs. At Ross Family Law we dedicate ourselves to obtaining yourbest possible outcome.

One-On-One Support

Our attorneys work one-on-one with you to devise a plan toachieve your goals.

We offer individualized careand tailored solutions for each client's unique needs.