Senior Family Law Attorney - Path to Partnership & Hybrid

SMB Team; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

SMB Team seeks an experienced California family law attorney with 5+ years of CA family law experience to join a growing Orange County firm. This Senior Associate will handle own caseload, lead matters, and work toward partnership in a hybrid work setting with substantial autonomy and strong support staff.

The role offers a clear path to partnership or ownership after three years, a generous 401(k) match, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of California family law litigation experience, including courtroom appearances and trial.
• Exceptional communication skills for advocacy and collaboration.
• Growth mindset with willingness to contribute to firm growth and development.
• Active Bar Admission in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own family law caseload from initial consultation through settlement or trial.
• Represent clients at hearings, settlement conferences, depositions, mediations, and trials in Orange County and surrounding courts.
• Provide strategic legal advice on divorce, child custody, support, property division, domestic violence, and post-judgment matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, and settlement agreements with precision.
• Collaborate with owner and staff to improve firm systems, workflows, and client experience.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.

Skills

Exceptional communication

Growth mindset

Ethical conduct

Education

Bar admission in good standing (California)

Job description

SMB Team seeks an experienced California family law attorney with 5+ years of CA family law experience to join a growing Orange County firm. This Senior Associate will handle own caseload, lead matters, and work toward partnership in a hybrid work setting with substantial autonomy and strong support staff.

The role offers a clear path to partnership or ownership after three years, a generous 401(k) match, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.