Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Senior Associate Attorney in San Diego, CA, with a minimum of four years of family law practice. The successful candidate will be a proactive and effective communicator, comfortable in court, and dedicated to assisting families with integrity and empathy.

Duties

• Lead representation in complex family law cases, including divorce, custody, and property division.
• Attend law and motion hearings, and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials.
• Draft, review, and negotiate advanced legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and stay informed on family law developments.
• Strategize with the team to achieve favorable client outcomes.
• Mentor and support junior attorneys.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of family law experience.
• Strong courtroom presence and communication skills.
• Commitment to guiding families with honesty and compassion.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in the state bar.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Strong negotiation and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior attorneys.

Benefits

• Health insurance plan.
• Fully funded IRA with a 3% safe harbor contribution.
• Three weeks PTO plus 8 paid court holidays annually.
• Forty hours of sick time per year.
• Hybrid schedule option (1-2 remote days per week after probation).
• Attorney bar dues, liability insurance, and all approved MCLE courses paid.
• Paid parking.