Description:
A Family Law Attorney in Los Angeles, California, a distinguished and rapidly growing family law firm located in Century City, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced family law attorney to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to our client-focused practice while working in a supportive and collegial environment.Key Responsibilities:
- Manage an active caseload including, but not limited to, divorce, child custody, support issues, and property division.
- Draft pleadings, discovery requests, responses, motions, brief, and other relevant documents.
- Handle hearings, trials, and depositions.
- Develop effective case strategy and conduct legal research and analysis in support thereof.
- Maintain effective and professional communication with clients, fostering trust and confidence through compassionate and client-focused service.
- Draft and negotiate prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
- Stay apprised in the latest developments in family law, particularly as it applies to Los Angeles-based matters.
- Ensure compliance with all court and jurisdictional rules and deadlines.
- This position has an annual billable requirement of 1,250 hours per year.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of four (4) years of experience as a practicing family law attorney.
- In-depth understanding of family law proceedings and ability to manage an active caseload.
- Proficiency in drafting motions and discovery requests and responses.
- Trial experience and experience in taking and defending depositions is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, time-management, problem-solving, and research skills.
- Strong written nd verbal communication abilities.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- High degree of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
- Must be admitted to practice in California.
Compensation:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
- Discretionary bonus eligible.
- 401(k) match.
Work Environment:
- Initially remote, with the expectation to report to our Century City office a few days per week in the future.
- This position requires travel to courthouses or other offices in connection with hearings, trials, mediations, and depositions.
