Description:
The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is a full-service family law firm with offices in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Calabasas office. We are considering candidates who have recently passed the bar or attorneys with up to 10 years of family law experience. Ideal candidates are able to work in a team environment and can manage all aspects of their caseload including tasks, deadlines, and appearances. Candidates should have experience with contested family law cases and litigation experience in and outside of the courtroom. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of family law services for our clients and maintaining professional, courteous association with opposing counsels and the court.Salary DOE, additional compensation may include discretionary quarterly bonuses.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Manage active case load including all paperwork, legal calendar including due dates, preparation and appearances for hearings, trials, depositions etc.
- Draft, review, and revise correspondence and legal documents including but not limited to pleadings, motions, declarations, forms, discovery, subpoenas, and disclosures.
- Collaborate with Shareholders and Caseworkers to facilitate case progression.
- Track and manage billable hours.
- Additional duties may include assisting fellow Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Caseworkers or other tasks associated with business need.
Qualifications and Skills:
- 0-10 years of Family Law litigation experience as an attorney.
- Licensed in California.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to prioritize with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with Dissomaster, Clio Manage, Clio Draft aka LawYaw, Wordperfect, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, WestLaw, or similar software preferred.
Experience:
Family law: 1 year (Preferred)
Family law: 1 year (Preferred)
