Senior Attorney

Seabrook Family Law, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits package

100% company paid dental and vision

401k plan with company match

Access to cancer care and critical care benefits

Job summary

A family law firm in California is seeking a Senior Associate with over 7 years of experience in family law litigation to manage complex cases. The ideal candidate will lead high-conflict matters from strategy to trial, demonstrating exceptional advocacy skills. Responsibilities include drafting marital settlement agreements and supervising paralegals. This position offers competitive compensation between $160K–$200K and a hybrid work structure.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of exclusive or predominantly family law practice.
• Significant experience handling high-conflict, litigated matters.
• Proven record including 50+ contested hearings and 10+ fully litigated cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-conflict cases from initial strategy through trial or resolution.
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated marital settlement agreements.
• Supervise paralegals and ensure all filings meet firm standards.

Skills

Family law litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active member in good standing with the California State Bar

Tools

MS Office

CLIO or comparable systems

Job description

Senior Associate – Family Law

Location: Santa Clara County, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience

Employment Type: Full-time

A great place to work.

Are you a seasoned family law litigator who thrives in high-conflict cases and complex financial matters? Seabrook Law Offices is seeking a Senior Associate with deep courtroom experience to handle sophisticated, contested family law cases across Northern California.

This is not a training role or a general family law position. The ideal candidate brings substantial litigation experience, sound judgment under pressure, and the ability to independently handle demanding cases involving complex asset division and emotionally charged disputes.

The Role

As a Senior Associate, you will:

• Take primary responsibility for a complex, litigation-heavy family law caseload
• Lead high-conflict cases from initial strategy through trial or resolution
• Litigate matters involving complex asset division, support disputes, and contested custody issues
• Appear regularly in court and deliver polished, persuasive advocacy
• Draft and negotiate sophisticated marital settlement agreements
• Strategically prepare clients, experts, and witnesses for hearings and trial
• Supervise paralegals and ensure all pleadings and filings meet exacting firm standards
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and client advocacy

Required Qualifications

This role requires demonstrated excellence in family law litigation.

Experience

• 7+ years of exclusive or predominantly family law practice
• Significant experience handling high-conflict, litigated matters
• Proven record including, at minimum:
  • 50+ contested hearings
  • 50+ marital settlement agreements
  • 10+ fully litigated cases
• Meaningful experience with complex financial and asset issues (business interests, property division, support disputes)
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar
• Exceptional oral advocacy, legal writing, and negotiation skills
• Strong strategic thinking, case ownership, and deadline discipline
• Ability to perform at a high level in emotionally intense and adversarial environments
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with CLIO or comparable systems
• Hybrid structure
• Regular court appearances and direct client engagement
• Fast-paced, litigation-focused practice serving clients in high-stakes family law matters

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation: $160K–$200K, based on experience
• Meaningful casework with real client impact
• Clear expectations, structured systems, and firmwide support
• Collaborative culture that values professionalism and growth
• Comprehensive health benefits package that includes 100% company paid dental, vision, life insurance, subsidized medical benefits
• Access to additional benefits such as cancer care, critical care, accident care, and 401k plan with company match
• Healthiestyou by Teledoc

Who Should Not Apply

This role is not a fit for every family law attorney. Please do not apply if:

• You are early in your family law career or looking for training, mentorship at a foundational level, or courtroom exposure
• Your experience is primarily limited to uncontested matters, document drafting, or settlement-only cases
• You have not regularly appeared in court or handled high-conflict, contested family law litigation
• You are uncomfortable managing cases involving complex financial issues or significant asset division
• You prefer close supervision or are not accustomed to taking full ownership of your cases
• You are not confident advocating for clients in emotionally charged, adversarial proceedings
• You do not meet the minimum experience requirements outlined above

This position is designed for attorneys who already operate at a senior litigation level and are prepared to lead complex family law cases with independence, precision, and professionalism.

Apply only if you meet the experience requirements and are prepared to operate at a senior litigation level.

If you’re ready to take ownership of your work, sharpen your advocacy skills, and grow with a firm that values excellence, we’d love to hear from you.