Family Law Associate Attorney

This esteemed law firm in San Jose, California, invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Family Law Associate Attorney. In this role, the selected candidate will engage in various essential legal activities, including handling requests for orders, managing discovery demands and responses, conducting comprehensive legal research and briefings, and drafting prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and judgments. The Associate Attorney will also provide support to lead attorneys during trial cases, maintain open lines of communication with clients and Opposing Counsel, and prepare for and attend hearings and court appearances. The ideal candidate will hold a J.D. Degree and be admitted to practice law in the state of California. Must possess strong research and writing skills, excellent communication and presentation abilities, and the capability to effectively explain complex legal issues to non-lawyers. Collaboration is a key aspect of this role, requiring the ability to work harmoniously with others and consider diverse perspectives. Efficiently managing multiple time-sensitive projects and translating intricate issues into actionable recommendations are essential skills. Experience with high assets, high conflict, and complex cases is highly desirable, as is a financial or tax background or an undergraduate degree. Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel, as well as familiarity with software applications such as Abacus and DissoMaster, is also advantageous. Joining this firm brings a comprehensive benefits package, including two weeks of paid vacation that won't affect bonus structures, a 401(k) program with additional employer matching upon vesting, medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid supplemental insurance encompassing mental health care and financial health, a monthly stipend for the cell phone bill, employer-paid MCLE courses to support ongoing professional development, and a partnership track for those with long-term career aspirations within the organization.

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.