San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC™ · 1 month ago
Family Law Attorney - Senior
SD Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $175K/yr
12+ years expSan Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC™ is a growing family law firm that seeks a Senior Attorney to provide outstanding representation to clients. The role involves developing legal strategies, overseeing Family Law cases, and ensuring the professional completion of legal work while maintaining a respectful team culture and opportunities for professional development.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Develop legal strategies and advise clients regarding their best legal interests, serving as the principal contact between the Firm and the clients
The Senior Attorney may delegate to Associate Attorneys, Paralegals and Legal Assistants to accomplish these tasks, but remains responsible for ensuring the timely and professional completion of the work
Provide high-level strategy and support on complex Family Law cases which include highly contested custody matters and complex financial issues
Engage in full-service Family Law services, which include divorce, parentage, child support, spousal support, domestic violence restraining orders, and division of assets
The Senior Attorney is responsible for conducting discovery, providing high-level legal research support when needed, drafting and reviewing complex pleadings and motions, conducting pretrial hearings and conferences, motion hearings, Evidentiary Hearings and Family Law trials
Qualification
Required
At least 12 years of family law experience
Strong research and writing skills
Extensive trial and motion practice experience
Significant experience overseeing Family Law cases from start to finish
Experience representing clients in mediation, depositions, Evidentiary Hearings, trial and private mediation and private litigation
Extensive first chair experience representing clients in all Family Law matters in Court
High level legal research and analytical skills
Intimate familiarity with Local Rules, Family Code, California Rules of Court, Civil Rules of Procedure
Steadfast negotiation experience and skills
Preferred
Certified Specialists
Solo practitioners
Spanish-speakers
Benefits
The firm pays for HMO Kaiser Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Acupuncture/ Chiropractic
Life Insurance & Long-term Disability Insurance
PTO
Sick Time and additional holidays the firm is closed.
The firm pays for the following memberships: SDCBA, SDFLBA, Lawyers Club (optional) and a diversity bar organization (optional).
The firm pays annual California Bar dues.
Company
San Diego Divorce Lawyers, APC™
When facing legal issues, it is important to choose a San Diego Family Law Attorney who can advocate for your interests without increasing the antagonism in your case.
Founded in 2007San Diego, California, USA
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Puja A. Sachdev, CFLS, MSBA, CDFA
Founder & Managing Attorney
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