Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney in Irvine, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, managing a diverse caseload and leading a legal team. The position involves preparing complex pleadings, crafting correspondence, and representing clients in various legal settings.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload.
• Oversee a legal team, including a senior attorney, junior attorney, and paralegal.
• Prepare complex pleadings and review materials prior to filing or service.
• Craft correspondence to clients, experts, and opposing attorneys.
• Meet with clients and experts.
• Represent clients at court hearings, depositions, and settlement conferences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in family law.
• In-depth knowledge of the California Family Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and Evidence Code.
• Extensive courtroom experience, including evidentiary hearings and trials.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Prior leadership or management experience.
• Proficiency in Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Xspouse/Xarrears software.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• CA State Bar License (Required).

Skills

• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision insurance.

With over 185 years of combined legal experience, this Orange County Family Law firm provides the right representation during divorce or other family law matters. Clients can count on the firm to support legal counsel that leads to a better outcome. They genuinely care about their clients by upholding their core values: Legal excellence, Client service, Personal commitment, Communication, and Cost-effective representation. This firm offers an efficient way to communicate with clients online, as well as the ability to use an online bill pay system. This firm has an in-house Certified Public Accountant (CPA), which gives it an ability to handle complex financial issues that arise from the divorce process. Their clients have the convenience of obtaining tax and legal advice under one roof. Other benefits that come along with an in-house CPA are no need to pay separate large retainers for preliminary forensic accountants; an enhanced ability to evaluate cases, and provide an initial financial case plan, and an ability to bring a high level of financial analysis. Their custody lawyers in Orange County, CA have relationships with therapists and can offer one complimentary hour of therapy to the clients. Their area of expertise includes family law, children issues, property division, divorce.