Senior Family Law Attorney

Orionplacement; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced California family law attorney to independently manage a diverse caseload, including high-asset divorce, child custody, and property division. You will lead complex litigation, draft documents, and guide clients through negotiations and court appearances in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Candidates must have 5+ years in CA family law, an active CA Bar license, and an established portable book of at least 10 cases.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing family law in California.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Portable book of at least 10 family law cases, subject to client consent and conflicts checks.
• Experience handling family law litigation, negotiations, and court appearances.
• Strong communication, case management, and client advocacy skills.
• High-asset divorce, complex property division, or mediation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a diverse caseload involving divorce, child custody, support, and complex family law litigation.
• Lead sophisticated high-asset divorce cases involving business valuations, property division, and financial disputes.
• Represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, mediations, and settlement proceedings.
• Develop winning case strategies, draft persuasive legal documents, and guide clients through important decisions.
• Collaborate with forensic accountants, financial experts, and fellow attorneys on challenging cases.
• Build lasting client relationships while growing your practice in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Client advocacy

Court appearances

Negotiation

Case management

Communication

Job description

Pay: $180,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Handle sophisticated, high-asset family law cases that challenge and elevate your legal expertise.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
• Join a collaborative, supportive team that values your experience, independence, and professional judgment.
• Expand your practice while working with experienced attorneys and financial experts on complex matters.
• Make a meaningful difference for clients while building a rewarding, long-term legal career.

Location

Livermore, CA or Redondo Beach, CA | Hybrid

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work environment with an office base in either Livermore or Redondo Beach. Our modern systems support virtual client meetings and remote proceedings while keeping you connected to a collaborative team.

Note

Candidates must be active California Bar members in good standing, have 5+ years of California family law experience, and bring an established book of at least 10 family law cases, subject to client consent and applicable professional obligations.

About Us

We are a respected California family law practice dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in complex and sensitive matters. Our team combines strong litigation skills with creative problem-solving and a genuinely supportive culture. We believe outstanding legal work and a fulfilling personal life should go hand in hand.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage a diverse caseload involving divorce, child custody, support, and complex family law litigation.
• Lead sophisticated high-asset divorce cases involving business valuations, property division, and financial disputes.
• Represent clients in court hearings, negotiations, mediations, and settlement proceedings.
• Develop winning case strategies, draft persuasive legal documents, and guide clients through important decisions.
• Collaborate with forensic accountants, financial experts, and fellow attorneys on challenging cases.
• Build lasting client relationships while growing your practice in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience practicing family law in California.
• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Established portable book of at least 10 family law cases, subject to client consent and conflicts checks.
• Experience handling family law litigation, negotiations, and court appearances.
• Strong communication, case management, and client advocacy skills.
• High-asset divorce, complex property division, or mediation experience is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys deserve great careers without sacrificing their personal lives. You'll enjoy meaningful independence, sophisticated legal work, hybrid flexibility, and colleagues who genuinely support one another. If you're ready to bring your experience and established practice to a team that values both excellence and balance, we'd love to meet you.

JPC - 2810

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance