Tax Practice Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Family Law Attorney to assist in managing family law cases. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Duties:

• Assist supervising attorney in the management of family law cases
• Prepare letters, pleadings, declarations, lodgments, attachments to subpoenas, financial disclosures, mediation, and trial briefs
• Propound and respond to discovery, prepare to meet and confer letters, and prepare motions to compel
• Conduct telephone and email contact with clients, opposing counsel, and the court
• Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits
• Develop witness questions for evidentiary hearings and trial
• Conduct legal research and prepare memorandums
• Track billable time

Requirements:

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar
• 5 years of experience desired
• A fast learner with strong analytical skills and oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and excellent proofreading skills
• Highly motivated professional who can take initiative and work well within a team

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar

Skills:

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in legal research
• Time management skills

Benefits offered:

• 401(k) with matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Based in Washington and Virginia, this national law firm with over 200 attorneys started in the early 1980s with the motive to provide attentive, innovative and first-rate advocacy grounded in legal, regulatory and public policy expertise and experience. Advertising, aviation, appellate, antitrust, corporate, communications, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, election law and government ethics, international trade, litigation, postal, privacy, public policy, insurance, health care, intellectual property, white collar defense & government investigations, employment & labor, environment safety and government contracts are the firm's specialty areas.