Family Law Attorney
Ascendion - Menlo Park, CA
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My client is a top Bay Area Family Law firm and they are looking to add an Attorney to their teamThey offer a flexible work setup, with attorneys primarily working from home and in the office as needed for client meetings, deadlines, and staff management. The firm has a strong reputation in the community for integrity and exceptional legal acumen, and our experienced attorneys dedicate considerable time to mentoring our employees, fostering their professional growth and development.Theri comprehensive benefits package includes employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA), an employer-funded profit-sharing plan, and opportunities to earn quarterly performance-based bonuses. ResponsibilitiesReceive assignments from multiple partners, effectively prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.Independently make court appearances and manage family law hearings on behalf of clients.Work autonomously and collaboratively with paralegals, law clerks, fellow attorneys, and administrative staff.Communicate clearly, skillfully, and discreetly with clients, Opposing Counsel, experts, consultants, etc. Skills and ExperienceMust be licensed to practice law in California and should have 2 to 9 years of licensed family law experience.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with DissoMaster, Lawyaw, and Lawgic is preferred.Candidates must possess excellent research skills and comfort with numerous research tools (WestLaw, Attorney's Briefcase, online resources, and hardcover reference materials).Candidate should possess excellent writing skills to draft motions, pleadings, letters, memos, and other legal documents.
Created: 2025-02-19