Associate Attorney Job Description
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Highly Reputable North Bay Area family law firm is seeking a senior associate attorney to join our team. We are looking for an attorney who has passion and at least 2 to 5 years experience in family law who can hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation.
We’re looking for:
Organization and attention to the details
Computer skills
Quick response time to clients within reason based on management of caseload
Must be a team player and have a willingness to learn, engage in and follow firm procedures
Desire to effectively manage a family law case from intake to conclusion.
Skilled in litigation, discovery, trials, mediations, knows the ins and outs of courtrooms
Have no problem appearing for hearings and multi-day trials
Willingness to be member of bar association social activities and networking opportunities
Desire to interact effectively with clients and other members of the office legal team and staff.
Excellent and strong analytical, case management, computer and writing skills.
Once given assignments, work independently, and efficiently with limited supervision.
Enjoy helping people and are fun to be around
Multi-task, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle conflict resolution.
Mindful of not excessively billing clients
Achieve favorable results for clients
Able and willing to work extra hours, if necessary, to meet deadlines
Active California State Bar member.
Desire to become a certified as a family law specialist or currently certified is a plus.
We have a variety of cases which include simple dissolutions, premarital agreements, international move away, child abduction matters, complex, involving businesses, securities, and high-net-worth parties.
Our firm is busy and fast-paced.
