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California Family Law Associate Attorney (San Diego, CA)
Livingstone Law, APC
compensation: $89,000 - $130,000 DOE
employment type: full-time, in-person
job title: Associate Attorney
Livingstone Law, APCi is a boutique law firm seeking a Family Law Attorney with at least 2-3 years' experience handling Family Law matters. Only qualified applicants will be considered.
About the Job
Must have Court experience handling Family Law matters (2 years minimum) and some litigation experience, and full file-handling capacity.
Handle all aspects of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support
Appear in court for evidentiary hearings, law and motion hearings, and status conferences
Draft legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement proposals, etc.
Communicate with clients regarding hearing/trial preparation, case strategy, information gathering, and case updates
Manage compliance with all case deadlines
Conduct legal research and gather relevant case information
Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times
Requirements
Juris Doctor Degree, active license to practice law in California, and good standing with the California Bar Association.
Minimum 2 years previous experience working as a family law attorney. Preferably more.
Strong knowledge of legal drafting and research techniques
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and clients
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
Familiarity with the family code, evidence code, code of civil procedure, civil code, local court rules and procedures for family law cases, Dissomaster and Propertizer.
Familiarity with Practice Panther, Essential Forms or similar programs.
Ability to work closely with staff and communicate with co-workers.
Benefits
2 weeks paid vacation and up to 1 week unpaid vacation
6 paid holidays
Sick time per California Code
Stipend for health insurance
Excellent opportunity for Advancement
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Flexible hours with 6 hours daily billables.
Nice working environment and excellent support staff.
