A well- established Family Law Firm has an immediate opening in our Menlo Park office for full-time family law attorney. The attorneys primarily work from home with days in the office as needed for client meetings, deadlines, and to direct staff.

Responsibilities

Receive assignments from multiple partners, independently prioritize tasks, and address assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Make court appearances independently and handle various family law hearings on behalf of clients.

Work well independently and as a team. Work effectively with legal secretaries, paralegals, and fellow attorneys.

Communicate clearly, skillfully, and discreetly with clients, Opposing Counsel, experts, consultants, etc.

Skills and Experience

Must be licensed to practice law in California and should have 3 to 6 years of licensed family law experience.

Candidates need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with DissoMaster, Lawyaw and Lawgic is ideal. Excellent research skills are required, and you should be comfortable with numerous research means (WestLaw, Attorney’s Briefcase, online sites, and hardcover library books).

Candidate should possess excellent writing skills and the ability to draft motions, pleadings, letters, memos, and other documents.

Starting salary is between $135,000 and $175,000, depending on experience.

Our firm offers a unique set of benefits, including employer subsidized health and dental insurance, vacation and sick time, a flexible spending account and HSA. We also have an employer funded profit-sharing plan and opportunity to earn bonuses on a quarterly basis based on firm and individual performance.