Family Law Attorney

A law firm in Menlo Park, CA, is seeking a skilled Family Law Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will handle a variety of family law matters, including high-asset and complex custody/financial cases, with a focus on legal research, writing, client communication, and court appearances.

Duties:

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, letters, memos, and other legal documents.
• Communicate clearly and discreetly with clients, Opposing Counsel, experts, and consultants.
• Independently prioritize tasks and address assignments from multiple partners to meet deadlines.
• Represent clients in court hearings and various family law proceedings.
• Collaborate effectively with legal secretaries, paralegals, and fellow attorneys.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to achieve client objectives.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• 3-6 years of experience in family law, with a preference for high-asset or complex custody/financial cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as DissoMaster, Lawyaw, Lawgic, WestLaw, and/or Attorney's Briefcase.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• California State Bar license.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing proficiency.
• Client communication and advocacy.
• Courtroom representation and litigation skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

This firm's main practice areas cover business law, family law, real estate, and commercial litigation, with specialties including fiduciary relations, mergers and acquisitions, domestic partnerships, cohabitation, divorce, intellectual property, high net worth dissolutions, commercial landlord/tenant disputes, and more. This firm has two California offices in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County and has been in business for over 25 years.