Senior Family Law Attorney (Contract/Contract-to-Hire)

Location: California (Remote or Hybrid options available)

LHH is actively recruiting for an experienced family law attorney to support our client on a contract or contract to hire basis. Our client is a well regarded boutique family law firm in San Mateo, Ca. This opportunity can be full remote.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct strategy meetings with clients at the start of representation.
• Advise clients on legal options for litigation and settlement.
• Review and respond to correspondence from clients and opposing counsel.
• Prepare trial briefs and oversee case strategy for complex cases, including long cause hearings.
• Provide strategy and support on complex family law cases, including highly contested custody matters and complex financial issues.
• Engage in full-service family law services, including divorce, parentage, child support, spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, and division of assets.
• Conduct discovery, provide high-level legal research, draft and review complex pleadings and motions, and conduct pretrial hearings, motion hearings, evidentiary hearings, and family law trials.

Requirements:

• Licensed by the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience practicing family law in California.
• Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) preferred.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.