Description:

This Role
This is a role for a family law attorney who wants high-level, complex cases, strong systems, and real support without the chaos, inefficiency, and politics of a traditional firm.

You will handle sophisticated matters for high-caliber clients in a practice built for performance, organization, and long-term growth.

At a Glance:

Fully remote
5+ years California family law experience (Bay Area experience strongly preferred)
High-asset divorce and complex custody matters
Partner-track opportunity
Base salary: $190,000–$260,000 + significant bonus potential

What Makes This Role Different

High-quality clients: executives, founders, and high-net-worth individuals
99 percent collections rate: you are not chasing payments
Strong support staff: you focus on legal work, not admin
Systems-driven practice: established templates, workflows, and organization
Direct investment in your growth: mentorship, training, and business development support
You are set up to operate at a high level from day one.

What You Will Not Deal With

Chasing clients for payment
Disorganized case management
Low-quality or misaligned clients
Administrative work that should be handled by support staff

Compensation:

Base salary: $190,000–$260,000, depending on experience and expected contribution
Significant bonus opportunities with monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives tied to:
Revenue generation
Client origination
Client satisfaction and performance
Partner-track with meaningful long-term upside
This role is designed for attorneys who want to materially increase their income through performance and long-term growth.

Flexibility and Family Support

Supplemental maternity pay and parental leave of 6 months or more
Built by a founder with two young children who prioritizes a sustainable and supportive work environment
Flexible ramp options:
Full-time salaried role
Option to start hourly and scale over time
We are focused on long-term fit, not short-term output.

The Role:
You will manage complex family law matters from start to finish, including:

High-asset divorce involving business interests and equity compensation
High-conflict custody disputes
Strategic case planning, negotiation, and litigation
Direct client management with a high-touch service model
Depending on your experience and goals:
You may work closely with our Managing Attorney Laura Chickering
Or operate independently with the opportunity to hire, manage and mentor an associate
Partner-Track and Growth

This is a true partner-track role for the right candidate.

You will receive direct support from the firm's founder in:

Building and originating your own book of business
Developing referral networks
Growing into leadership
Commitment to Community

We take our role in the legal community seriously.

We handle pro bono matters and believe in using our skills to make a meaningful impact

Our team is actively involved in local bar associations and professional organizations
We value attorneys who are not only strong advocates for their clients, but who also contribute to the broader community
We are looking for someone who shares that mindset.

Professional Development:

The firm will pay for and actively support you in becoming a Certified Family Law Specialist
Investment in trial advocacy training (AAML) and ongoing professional development
Direct mentorship to help you grow both technically and strategically as an attorney
We invest in you becoming exceptional at what you do.

About You:

Minimum 5+ years of California family law experience
Experience practicing in Bay Area counties strongly preferred
Ability to independently run cases from intake through resolution
Experience handling complex financial and custody matters
Strong litigation, negotiation, and strategic decision-making skills
High ownership and accountability
Interest in long-term growth with one firm
Comfortable working in a fully remote, technology-driven environment
Values community involvement, professional contribution, and giving back
You know how to move cases forward and make sound strategic decisions.

About the Firm:

Boutique family law firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Focus on complex, high-stakes family law matters
Team includes Managing Attorney, two Associate Attorneys, Of Counsel, and strong support staff
We practice in San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Alameda, and Contra Costa County.
We are a small, high-performing team that takes pride in our work, our systems, and our results.

How We Operate