Senior Attorney

Seabrook Law Offices; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Híbrido; USD 160.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health benefits

Dental, Vision, Life insurance (100%)

Subsidized medical benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Seabrook Law Offices in Santa Clara County, CA seeks a Senior Associate in Family Law to lead complex, litigation-heavy cases with independence and professionalism. The role is hybrid, requiring regular court appearances and direct client engagement.

We offer a high-impact caseload, clear expectations, firm-wide support, and a comprehensive benefits package including 100% company-paid dental, vision, life insurance and subsidized medical benefits.

Formación

• 7+ years of exclusive or predominantly family law practice.
• Experience with high-conflict, litigated matters.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar member.
• Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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 firm standards.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and client advocacy.

Conocimientos

7+ years family law

High-conflict litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Negotiation

Educación

Juris Doctor

Herramientas

CLIO

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Senior Associate – Family Law
Location: Santa Clara County, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $160,000 – $200,000 per year, commensurate with experience
Employment Type: Full-time

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

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

• 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.

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