Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney for Family Law Firm in Irvine CA.

Direct Hire position with pay depending on experience, details listed below. Hybrid with flexibility to work from home 2 days/week. Hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Firm has excellent benefits including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Vacation, Holiday, etc.

Experience in the range of 1-3 years , salary is $100,000 - $138,000
Experience in the range of 5-7 years , salary is $150,000 - $175,000

Responsibilities:

• Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands.
• Ability to prepare for court hearings and deposition including trials, preparation.
• Ability to competently handle tasks with minimal supervision including all aspects of case from calendaring, strategizing, preparing documents, completion of discovery, communication with clients, experts, the court, and opposing counsel.
• Manage calendars and dockets for client matters.
• Ability to communicate with experts.
• Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere.
• Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits.
• Draft, organize, review disclosures, pleadings, judicial council forms, discovery and other legal documents.
• File preparation/organization and assist with document management and e-filing of documents and media.
• Assist with the processing of daily incoming and outgoing mail and other documents.
• Assist with intake as needed.
• Scanning, copying, and saving of documents.
• Assist with management of paralegals and other staff, as needed.
• Ability to work in office 5 days per week with flexibility to work 2 days at home per week so long as consistent with the firm’s needs.
• Attend marketing events or other firm events as needed.
• Reliable with excellent attendance.

Requirements:

• Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing and have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.
• Professional and pleasant demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to hit the ground running, attend EVIDENTIARY hearings, and work with little supervision. Strong a ttention to detail and self-starter.
• Min 1 year Family Law experience.
• High level of computer competency in the complete Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF/PRO, Lexis Nexis, West law, Smokeball (Preferred).
• Must be a self-starter who is well organized and can handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude but also able to work independently.
• Must be reliable and responsible.
• Must be flexible and open-minded.
• Must maintain at least 6.5 hours/day of billing.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, postage machine, and scanner.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment while paying close attention to detail.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.