Job Details
A well recognized boutique family law practice serving many high-end clients in Sherman Oaks, California (Los Angeles neighborhood) is seeking an Associate Attorney with four plus (4+) years of family law experience to join the firm. The position is in-office four (4) days per week with a day (1) off per week. The firm expects hard work and quality work no drama or politics. The salary for the position is $150,000-$170,000 depending upon experience. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision benefits and a 401(k) plan. Further details are available from the firm.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage an active case load.
- Manage timely reporting to clients and colleagues.
- Maintain client satisfaction, providing prompt communication before, during and after cases.
- Research the law applicable to cases or matters; draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and opinions as required.
- Remain current with developments in the law.
- Conduct discovery; hearings; trials; depositions (taking and defending); oral arguments; mediations; arbitrations; administrative and similar proceedings, as required; and properly prepare clients, insureds, and other persons, as necessary and appropriate, in relevant litigation contexts.
- Effectively communicate and persuade using written and verbal skills.
- Coordinate with experts, when appropriate.
- Conduct settlement negotiations, as necessary.
- Do all other work necessary to provide vigorous advocacy to the client.
- Meet all deadlines in a timely manner providing completed work product to the supervising attorney sufficiently in advance of any deadline for constructive discussion of options.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Litigation experience: 4 years + (Required)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Family Law experience (Required)
- Computer and software proficiency (Required)
- Active member of the California State Bar (Required)
OTHER DETAILS:
- Salary: $150,000-$170,000 (commensurate with attorney experience)
- Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Work Environment: On site four (4) days/wk; one (1) day/wk
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