Description:

Job Summary:
Family Law Associate Attorney Position

Nuzzo Law, APC seeks an associate attorney for its Orange County office. This position is a full-time hybrid position Monday-Friday.

Position Responsibilities:

Manage family law cases from client intake to final resolution with minimal oversight and/or hearing including all aspects of case from calendaring, strategizing, preparing documents, completion of discovery, negotiation, and court appearances.
Prepare for court hearings and depositions including trials, preparation of subpoenas, hearing binders, and the like.
Maintain and manage calendars and dockets, ensuring all deadlines and appearances are properly tracked and met.
Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, and correspondence.
Conduct in-depth legal research and apply legal analysis to develop case strategies.
Maintain consistent and professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
Provide guidance and direction to paralegals and legal assistants to ensure efficient workflow and document management.
Oversee and assist in e-filing, document production, and organization of case files.
Participate in client consultations and assist with new client onboarding, as needed.
Maintain and enhance the firm's internal document templates and knowledge base.
Attend and contribute to firm-sponsored marketing, community outreach, or networking events.
Participate in the firm's mandatory weekly non-billable team meeting/lunch.
Exhibit excellent time management skills and demonstrate the ability to maintain consistent billing minimum hours per day.
Required work in office 5 days per week with flexibility to work 2 days at home per week so long as consistent with the firm's needs.
Collaborate with team members to support a positive and efficient firm culture.

Position Requirements:

Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing and have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
Professional and pleasant demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Attention to detail and self-starter.
3-5 years' family law experience preferred but not required.
High level of computer competency in the complete Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF/PRO, Lexis Nexis, West law, Smokeball (Preferred).
Must be a self-starter who is well organized and can handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work.
Must be a team player with a positive attitude but also able to work independently.
Must be reliable and responsible.
Must be flexible and open-minded.
Must maintain at least 6.5 hours/day of billing.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, postage machine, and scanner.
Ability to work in fast paced environment while paying close attention to detail.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday unless otherwise agreed by supervisor with exceptional attendance and/or unless needs of the job require longer hours to complete deadlines and meet standards of care.