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San Diego, CA, United States

Family Law Associate Attorney

Attorney

2-10 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview
A prestigious and established law firm in San Diego is seeking a skilled Family Law Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join its team. This role offers the opportunity to handle cases from inception to conclusion, providing a wide range of responsibilities, including legal drafting, client interaction, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, writing, and oral communication skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal work in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

Location

• San Diego, CA

Duties

• Assist supervising attorney in managing family law cases
• Draft letters, pleadings, financial disclosures, mediation briefs, and trial briefs
• Propound and respond to discovery requests, including preparing motions to compel and meet and confer letters
• Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits, and participate in depositions
• Prepare witness questions for evidentiary hearings and trial
• Conduct legal research and draft memorandums
• Prepare for and attend ex parte hearings, RFO hearings, and other family law-related matters
• Communicate with clients regularly to provide case updates and guidance
• Track billable time and meet deadlines for client deliverables
• Handle family law matters from case inception through to conclusion

Requirements

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California State Bar
• 3-5 years of experience in family law
• Strong analytical and oral communication skills
• Excellent legal writing and attention to detail
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Highly motivated with a positive, team-oriented attitude
• Experience handling matters from inception to conclusion
• Ability to track and bill time accurately

Education

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar (in good standing)

Skills

• Proficiency in family law, including custody, divorce, spousal support, and child support issues
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Skilled in legal research and preparing legal memoranda
• Experience in preparing and taking depositions, and trial preparation

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee discount
• Referral program

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