FAMILY LAW - SENIOR ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY/OF COUNSEL/...

Hoge Fenton, a venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, is actively recruiting for a senior-level Associate or an Of Counsel with a medium-sized book of business to join our Family Law group. We have room for this person to bring a junior to mid-level (2-5 years) associatealong. We would also be interested in speaking with small Family Law groups looking to join us.We seek attorneys with substantive experience in family law and a demonstrated interest in providing advice and counsel to clients with a broad spectrum of family law issues. Successful candidates will have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, drafting motions and associated legal documents, and participating in settlement negotiations, and will collaborate with others in the family law group to achieve the best possible results for our clients. This position may be based in our Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), Peninsula (San Mateo), or Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) office. Periodic travel between our offices is necessary, as Family Law attorneys work with attorneys in all office locations.Compensation and benefit packages vary according to attorney classification and are competitive for the local market. Compensation packages for Of Counsel attorneys are negotiated depending on their expected production. Associates are compensated according to class year and pursuant to our associate bonus plan. The Associate billable hours commitment is 1,700 annually, plus professional development and business development hours. Attorneys at Hoge are eligible for a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, EAP (employee assistance program), 401(k) plan participation, paid parental leave, and hybrid working opportunities. Additionally, Associates are eligible for the Gradifi student loan repayment benefit and a no-accrual vacation policy. We provide both formal and informal training opportunities and encourage professional growth, both as a lawyer and a businessperson. At all levels, our environment is collegial, collaborative, and supportive. Job RequirementsSuccessful candidates will have:· Practiced in a private firm with experience taking responsibility for client matters · Experience independently identifying issues, anticipating/recommending necessary next steps· Strong academic credentials· Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience as "first chair" trial counsel· Strong legal and factual/investigative research skills· An exquisite attention to detail and accurate work product· A commitment to excellence and a strong work ethic· A commitment to the practice of family law· A desire to learn and grow professionally and possess intellectual curiosityMust be a current member of the State Bar of California.Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity. We strive to recruit and retain a work force that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and people of any age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, or military or veteran status.If you think you belong on our team, please forward your resume and a writing sample to Heather Larrick, Executive Director; heather.larrick@. Please include a cover email/letter and your salary expectations.

Created: 2025-01-29