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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in California family law litigation, including courtroom appearances and trial management. Excels in client representation, legal strategy development, and effective communication while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
California Family Law LitigationCourtroom AppearancesTrial ManagementLegal Strategy DevelopmentClient Relationship Management
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Hard Skills
Divorce LawChild Custody LawSpousal Support LawProperty Division LawDomestic Violence LawPleading DraftingMotion DraftingDiscovery DraftingSettlement Agreement DraftingNegotiation
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationOral CommunicationMentoringCollaborationCompassionate Representation
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Member of the State Bar of California
Industry Keywords
Family LawLitigationSettlement ConferencesMediationsEthical Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage a family law caseload from initial consultation through settlement or trial
- Serve as lead counsel, develop case strategy, and guide clients through the family law litigation process
- Represent clients at hearings, settlement conferences, depositions, mediations, and trials in Orange County and surrounding Southern California courts
- Provide legal advice on divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, domestic violence, and post-judgment matters
- Negotiate settlements and draft pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, and settlement agreements
- Contribute ideas to improve firm systems, workflows, and client experience
- Work with the firm's owner and legal support staff in a collaborative environment
- Share knowledge, mentor junior team members when appropriate, and foster professionalism and continuous improvement
- Build strong client relationships through responsive communication, sound legal judgment, and compassionate representation
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least five years of California family law litigation experience, including courtroom appearances and trial
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Eagerness to contribute to the law firm's growth and development
- Active member of the State Bar of California, in good standing
- Adherence to the highest ethical standards in the practice of law
Benefits
Comp & perks- Immediate responsibility and substantial autonomy
- Performance bonuses, including a generous quarterly performance bonus
- Full legal support staff
- Cutting-edge technology
- Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home and from offices in Orange or Irvine
- Genuine opportunity for partnership and potential acquisition of the practice after three years of service
- Twenty (20) PTO days in addition to paid holidays
- Full health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) match up to 3% after 90 days