Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Take meaningful ownership of sophisticated family law matters while working alongside experienced attorneys.
- Build your courtroom, litigation, negotiation, and legal writing skills through challenging, high-impact cases.
- Join a collaborative team that values mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.
- Enjoy hybrid flexibility while remaining connected to a strong Bay Area legal team.
- Benefit from objective performance-based bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear path toward partnership.
- Receive support for professional development, including MCLE, professional dues, and Certified Family Law Specialist development.
Location: San Jose, CA — Hybrid. We value flexibility while maintaining a collaborative, in-person connection with our Bay Area team. This role is not 100% remote, and candidates must already be working in the Bay Area.
Note: Active California Bar membership and 3+ years of directly relevant family law experience are required. Candidates must be Bay Area based; relocation assistance is not available.
About Us
We are a respected legal team focused on delivering thoughtful, strategic representation in complex family law matters. We take the time to understand each client's goals, provide practical guidance, and pursue effective solutions with professionalism and care. Our team values strong legal work, collaboration, mentorship, and building lasting careers.Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Manage sophisticated family law matters from inception through resolution.
- Draft and argue Requests for Orders, responsive pleadings, and other litigation documents.
- Develop discovery strategy and draft and respond to discovery demands.
- Conduct advanced legal research and prepare persuasive briefs and motions.
- Draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and complex marital settlement agreements.
- Prepare judgments and other documents necessary to bring matters to resolution.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on trial strategy and actively participate in trial proceedings.
- Appear independently at hearings, status conferences, and other court proceedings.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients and opposing counsel while serving as a trusted point of contact.
- Handle high-asset, high-conflict, and procedurally complex family law matters.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active California State Bar license in good standing.
- 3+ years of directly relevant family law experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
- Experience independently handling family law hearings, RFOs, status conferences, or similar proceedings.
- Excellent client communication and case-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, competing priorities, and complex matters with sound professional judgment.
- Bay Area residency and ability to work in a hybrid environment.
Why You Will Love Working Here
You’ll have the opportunity to do sophisticated, meaningful legal work without sacrificing professional development or work-life balance. We believe strong attorneys should have access to mentorship, autonomy, meaningful feedback, and opportunities to grow. With a supportive team, respected practice, hybrid flexibility, professional development investment, and a path toward partnership, this is a place where you can build a long-term career.
JPC-1792
Pay: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
- This role is hybrid at the San Jose, CA, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N
- In what city/state do you currently reside?
- What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
Experience:
- family law: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CA bar license (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Jose, CA 95139
