Associate Attorney - Family Law

Family Law firm in downtown Pleasanton is hiring a family law associate. We specialize in divorce, child custody, child and spousal support and restraining orders. We are looking for a collegial self-starter who has a passion for winning and a passion for family law.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, persuasive writing ability, effective oral argument skills, sound judgment, a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to manage a case from intake to final disposition, have trial experience and 2-10+ years family law/litigation experience, although we may be willing to train a recent California Bar admittee who has completed family law courses or internships.

Additional requirements include a JD from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing positive and collaborative working relationships with clients, colleagues and the courts
• Effectively applying legal solutions to clients’ issues
• Clearly and empathetically communicating legal options to clients
• Researching case law, drafting correspondence and drafting and filing pleadings
• Effectively representing clients at hearings, depositions and trial
• Consulting with and retain new clients.
• Working with staff to accurately calendar all hearings, filing deadlines and other key dates
• Timely communicating with the managing partner and senior associate to continue developing skill set and taking on more challenging legal issues
• Using Legal Solutions, DissoMaster, Word, Word Perfect, Excel, TimeSlips and other technology to efficiently generate work product and records.

We provide

* Retirement plan with employer contribution

* Health insurance stipend

* Paid holidays

* Paid sick time

* Paid California Bar dues

* Paid CLE

* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.

Please provide your resume, cover letter and writing sample.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

License/Certification:

• California State Bar (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Pleasanton, CA 94566 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pleasanton, CA 94566: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person