Description:

About the Job:
As a family law attorney in our Mission Valley, you'll work under the direction of Partner Jillian Duggan-Herd, as well as to operate independently on your own cases. Although your scrupulous attention to detail is one of your greatest strengths, your ability to deal with people effectively and manage processes efficiently will make you stand out. You also enjoy experimenting, learning, and adjusting as you go -- your natural curiosity will lead you to quickly find novel solutions to a host of different problems.

You'll be responsible for:

Carefully crafting important court filings and supporting documents, including draft family law pleadings, initial filings, Requests for Orders, ex parte paperwork, discovery, client declarations, stipulations, and temporary restraining orders.
Expertly researching statutes, case law, opinions, briefs, and other information needed for our cases.
Assiduously following up on correspondence with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
Vigorously representing clients and their interests in court.

Requirements:

Must have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school
CA State Bar License, required
Certified Family Law Specialist, preferred
Litigating experience (Minimum 6 years)
Law and Government — Knowledge of the California Family Code, the Code of Civil Procedure, the Evidence Code, California Rules of Professional Conduct, California Rules of Court, and applicable local rules