Associate Attorney Family Law

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney specializing in Family Law to join their team in Santa Clara, CA. This full-time, hybrid position is ideal for a courtroom-ready professional who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Duties

• Lead clients through all phases of family law litigation.
• Draft motions, discovery responses, declarations, and settlement proposals.
• Represent clients in hearings and conferences, both remote and in-person.
• Provide strategic communication with clients.
• Collaborate on strategy, workflow, and case management.
• Support mediation and collaborative law matters when appropriate.
• Stay organized and ahead of deadlines with team support.
• Contribute to internal operations and workflow improvements.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in California and in good standing.
• 3-5 years of family law experience.
• Courtroom confidence.
• Excellent legal writing and research skills.
• Strong oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently within a team.
• Experience with mediation or collaborative law preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Experience with Clio preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar License.

Skills

• Legal writing and research.
• Oral advocacy.
• Case management.
• Client communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Matching 401k.
• Non-accrual vacation and paid holidays.
• Ongoing education and bar dues covered.
• Career support through business coaching.