The posting
Pay: $130,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Gain meaningful courtroom experience handling contested family law matters, hearings, and trials.
- Take ownership of your cases while receiving direct mentorship from an experienced trial attorney.
- Make a real difference for clients navigating important family and personal challenges.
- Enjoy performance-based bonus opportunities with no client origination requirement.
- Join a growing practice with long-term career advancement and increased responsibility.
- Benefit from a supportive, collaborative environment that values your contributions.
Location
San Jose, CA — Work on-site initially while building familiarity with our practice, with hybrid flexibility available once you are independently managing your caseload.
Note:
An active California Bar license and some hands-on family law experience are required. While 2+ years of family law experience is preferred, we welcome applications from attorneys with less experience who demonstrate strong potential and relevant family law skills.
About Us
Confidential Employer.
We are an established, litigation-focused law practice passionate about advocating for individuals and families through challenging legal matters. Our team combines hands-on mentorship, thoughtful legal strategy, and a commitment to exceptional client service. We're expanding our family law practice and looking for an attorney who wants to grow with us.
Job Description
- Independently manage family law cases involving divorce, child custody, support, property division, and contested litigation.
- Represent clients in court proceedings, Requests for Orders (RFOs), and domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) matters.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
- Develop effective case strategies, negotiate settlements, and prepare matters for hearings and trials.
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
- Collaborate with experienced litigation counsel while building your courtroom skills and growing your caseload.
Qualifications
- Active California State Bar membership in good standing.
- Hands-on family law experience required; 2+ years preferred.
- Experience with contested family law matters, RFOs, DVROs, or courtroom litigation is highly valued.
- Strong legal writing, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage deadlines, client relationships, and an active caseload.
- Comfortable with an initial on-site work arrangement in San Jose.
Why You Will Love Working Here
We believe great attorneys deserve meaningful responsibility, professional support, and room to grow. You'll work closely with experienced trial counsel, build valuable litigation experience, and have a direct impact on our clients' lives.
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Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance



