Senior Attorney Family Law: California Bay Area

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 remote Family Law Senior Associate Attorney to join one of our Bay Area offices (remote but must reside in California to attend hearings or meet with clients in the office). The attorney may work out of one of our three Bay Area offices (Palo Alto, San Jose, or Oakland).

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

• Low billable hours requirement (120 per month).
• Direct client contact.
• The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career.
• The satisfaction of meaningfully impacting people’s lives.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Cutting-edge technology.
• Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person.
  
  

To be successful in this role, the Family Law Senior Associate Attorney will:

• Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support.
• Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Four (4) or more years of Family Law experience.
• Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law.
• Active admission to the California State Bar.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset.
  
  

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: $130,000 – 246,640 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, internal and external pay equity, and other job related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, 401(k) Retirement, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program to support the personal wellness needs of our employees.

Additional voluntary programs are available and include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, as well as pet insurance. Additionally, in some markets, commuter and transit benefit programs are available.

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 Modern Family Law 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.