Associate Attorney – Family Law

Job Title : Associate Attorney - Family Law

Pay : $150000 - 175000

Join a premier Family Law Firm located in Irvine CA and take your career to the next level!

Are you a confident and compassionate Family Law Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced high-performance environment

One of Irvines most respected Family Law Firms is seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Attorney to join our winning team.

In this pivotal role youll take ownership of cases from start to finish-representing clients in all aspects of Family Law with professionalism precision and heart. Youll collaborate closely with seasoned attorneys manage your own caseload and make a direct impact on clients navigating life-changing legal matters.

Key Responsibilities :

Manage a full caseload of Family Law matters from client intake through resolution including strategy discovery negotiation and court appearances

Prepare and present cases for hearings depositions and trials including subpoena preparation and trial binder creation

Maintain and manage calendars and dockets ensuring deadlines hearings and appearances are tracked and met

Draft and respond to pleadings motions declarations discovery and correspondence with precision and clarity

Conduct thorough legal research and apply sound legal analysis to build strong case strategies

Communicate proactively and professionally with clients opposing counsel experts and court personnel

Mentor and provide guidance to paralegals and support staff to ensure smooth workflow and document management

Oversee e-filing document production and case organization to ensure efficiency and compliance

Participate in client consultations and assist with onboarding new clients

Contribute to enhancing the firms document templates best practices and knowledge base

Engage in firm marketing networking and community events to help grow and represent the firm

Collaborate in the firms weekly team meetings and lunches to share insights and maintain strong culture

Exhibit strong time management and billing discipline maintaining a consistent billable range of 3035 hours per week

Support a positive collaborative and client-focused firm culture

Qualifications :

Active member in good standing with the California State Bar

Minimum 3-5 years of Family Law experience including contested hearings and discovery

Strong legal writing research and courtroom advocacy skills

Proven ability to work independently on complex custody support and property matters

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat and legal research platforms (LexisNexis or Westlaw)

Experience with case management software (e.g. Smokeball or similar) preferred

Collaborative mindset with a passion for teamwork and client success

Why Youll Love Working Here :

Join a firm that combines professionalism collaboration and compassion. Youll enjoy :

Working with an accomplished team led by a respected Founding Partner

A positive supportive culture that encourages personal and professional growth

Hands-on experience with high-quality cases in a beautiful Irvine CA

A chance to truly make an impact in clients lives while advancing your career

Key Skills

Children Activity,Environmental Consultancy,Corporate,Anesthesia,Documentation

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1