Managing Attorney: San Jose & Palo Alto, CA

Position Description

Modern Family Law is growing, and we are looking for talented attorneys to join our team! We are currently offering a $25,000 signing bonus!

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a driven, compassionate, and experienced Managing Attorney to join our talented team in our Palo Alto or San Jose offices. (This position is remote, but you must reside in California to attend hearings or meet with clients in the office.)

We are seeking a Managing Attorney to oversee the day-to-day operations of one of our Bay Areaoffices while handling diverse family law cases and making a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives. This position is critical in ensuring the productivity and profitability of the office by balancing legal expertise, team mentorship, and operational management. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

Unlike other law firms, Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities:

• Low billable hours requirement (90 per month).
• Cutting-edge technology.
• Direct client contact.
• The satisfaction of meaningfully impacting people’s lives.
• Competitive compensation and a wide array of benefits.
• Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person.
• A culture built on support and collaboration.
  
  

To be successful in this role, the Managing Attorney will:

• Oversee daily operations, productivity, and profitability of a Bay Area office.
• Lead, mentor, and develop legal staff through training, motivation, and support.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and HR on recruitment and policy compliance.
• Coordinate with other leaders to ensure cross-departmental support.
• Conduct client consultations and provide legal advice in family law matters.
• Represent clients in court, prepare legal documents, and negotiate settlements.
• Handle special projects and additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of devoted Family Law experience.
• Skilled in mentoring and leading a team, while fostering collaboration.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.
• Proficient in client counseling, case prep, and courtroom representation.
• Clear and effective verbal and written legal communication.
• Strong accuracy in documentation and case management.
• Able to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
• Committed to delivering excellent client service.
• Active admission to the California State Bar.
  
  

Mandatory Notices for Applicants

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Compensation: $220,000 – $320,350 annually. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Fair Change Ordinance and Equal Employment Opportunity Practices: Modern Family Law will consider all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and has zero tolerance for harassment of any kind. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender experience, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, military status (including discharge status), genetic information, or any other protected class status as set forth by local, state, and federal law.