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San Jose office of our client seeks family law attorney with 5+ years of experience. The candidate should have litigation skills including managing assigned caseload, taking and defending depositions, attending hearings, arbitrations and mediations, and tracking billable time. California Bar membership is required. Legal

From its beginnings in Bakersfield in 1889, this firm has expanded to every major city in California and serves clients in virtually all of that state's diverse industries; specialty areas of practice include maritime, real estate, family, intellectual property, and agricultural law.

San Jose office of our client seeks family law attorney with 3 + years of litigation and mediation experience. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of a client's case (with supervision) including communicating with clients and other counsel, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, preparing for and attending court hearings. Will synthesize complex information effectively and translate complicated issues into actionable recommendations and solutions. Expertise in legal drafting a must, as is courtroom experience as second chair. Substantive knowledge concerning the statutes, regulations and rules affecting Family Law is needed. Must have admission to practice law in the state of California. Finance background experience is required. Active membership of the bar in good standing in California is essential. Legal

Must have J.D. Degree. Ability to handle high asset, high conflict and complex cases. Ability to self-start and to work independently, but also the ability to work collaboratively with the flexibility that allows the input of others. Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and strong critical thinking skills. Ability to efficiently execute multiple time-sensitive projects. Ability to synthesize complex information effectively and translate complicated issues into actionable recommendations and solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and nurture strong relationships with associates across the organization. Outstanding reputation of professional integrity and ability to be immediately, personally credible within the firm and in the community. Foster company success through a professional appearance, being courteous to clients and all firm associates and staff by having a positive attitude. Advanced proficiency with MS Office, Abacus, Disso Master and other software applications.

This firm practices in two main areas, family law and estate planning. A more detailed list of the firm's practice areas includes divorce; extramarital affairs; harassment; grandparents' rights; separations; relocations; paternity; property division; domestic violence; child and spousal support; business succession; and trusts, wills, probate, and power of attorney. The firm considers itself to be a strong litigation firm, ready for trial when negotiations fail. The firm was established in the mid-1990's, and has positioned itself as one of the largest family law firms in California. Its office is in San Jose.