Associate Attorney - Family Law

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Salary: $95,000 - $120,000 per year

Located in North San Diego County, we are a flourishing family law firm and we are looking for an experienced Associate Attorney to join our growing team at our office. We are committed to helping our client's lives for the better and supervising them through one of the most challenging times of their lives. If you are looking for a firm that has mutual support and thrives in a teamwork environment plus has continued growth with advancement, please read on.

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• Competitive Base Salary depending on experience ($95k-$100k+)
• Bonus opportunities!
• Contribution to Medical Insurance and cell phone
• PTO, Paid Holidays, and Paid Sick days!
• Opportunity for growth with development assistance and advancement

• Must be available to work from our office *

Responsibilities:

• Strong client communication and provide comprehensive case management consistent with our client's goals
• Excellent writing skills, i.e., drafting professional and accurate emails and correspondence with clients and opposing counsel
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, declarations, judgments and memorandums
• Making court appearances and attending meetings with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals
• Assisting Senior Attorneys with litigation support, conducting research, writing motions, and points and authorities
• Assisting with client relations and intakes

Skills and Experience

• Must be licensed to practice law in California with good standing with the State Bar
• 3 years of family law experience
• Strong working knowledge of the San Diego Superior Court Local Rules, CA Family Code, and Code of Civil Procedure
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong time management, attention to detail, and self-motivating capabilities!
• Handle multiple cases, manage deadlines, and effectively communicate with staff, clients, and the courts
• Proficient skills in writing motions, declarations, trial briefs, and discovery motions
• Proficient skills at understanding family law cases, from inception to conclusion
• Strong experience anticipating and executing the subsequent steps required to bring the case to a resolution.
• Expertise with discovery procedures and financial disclosure requirements
• Managing your workload effectively and eager to assist Senior Attorneys with their caseloads
• Upholds professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong social skills, nurturing positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

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