Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney in Irvine, CA. The role involves managing a caseload and overseeing a legal team, including a senior attorney, junior attorney, and a paralegal. Responsibilities include preparing complex pleadings, client correspondence, and representing clients in court hearings, depositions, and settlement conferences.

Duties

• Manage a diverse caseload efficiently.
• Supervise the legal team, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Review materials before submission for filing or service.
• Prepare intricate legal pleadings.
• Craft professional correspondence with clients and legal professionals.
• Meet with clients and experts.
• Advocate for clients during court hearings, depositions, and settlement conferences.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of family law practice experience.
• In-depth understanding 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 and management experience.
• Proficiency in Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Xspouse/Xarrears software.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• CA State Bar License.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research abilities.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software.

Benefits

• Vacation pay.
• Sick pay.
• Healthcare.
• Dental care.
• Vision coverage.
• Term-life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching.

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.