Family Law Associate Attorney
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- Experience
- 7 years preferred
- Where you can live
- US only
- Job type
- Full-time
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Job details
- Where you can work
- United States
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Advertised pay
- $180K–225K/yr
- Experience
- 7 years preferred
- Employer publication date
- 5 October 2026
- First recorded by Psst
- 2 November 2026
- Last checked at the source
- 5 November 2026
About the job
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
The company is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Manage a personal caseload of family law matters from intake through resolution, with guidance from senior attorneys when needed. The role centers on high-quality client representation, independent drafting and sound judgment within a collaborative small-firm setting.
What you'll do
- Handle your own family law cases from start to finish.
- Represent clients with a high standard of quality and care.
- Draft motions, declarations and settlement agreements independently.
- Draw on senior attorneys for support when a matter calls for it.
- Keep a steady billable workload while maintaining reasonable caseloads and work-life balance.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- J.D. and an active license to practice law in California.
- At least 7 years of experience dedicated exclusively or primarily to family law, ideally recent and current.
- Substantive family law knowledge.
- Experience managing your own caseload, or readiness to step up from a supervised or second-chair role.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with close attention to detail and good organization.
- Comfort billing an average of 130 hours per month.
- Based in San Diego.
Bonus points
- A state-recognized credential in the family law field.
- Familiarity with local court practice in San Diego.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 180,000 to 225,000 per year
- Performance bonus
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan with employer match
- Flexible time off
- Professional licensing and bar fees covered
Location and work model
- Remote (US)
- Full-time
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