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Family Law Associate – San Jose, CA
We are seeking a self-motivated Family Law Associate to join a small, busy family law firm in San Jose. Prior family law experience is required. Salary based on experience and actual billable hours.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and third parties.
- Draft pleadings, declarations, discovery, and all other documents related to family law matters.
- Analyze legal issues and develop strategic case plans tailored to each client’s goals.
- Appear in court in Santa Clara, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Alameda Counties.
- Track deadlines, manage calendars, and ensure timely follow-through on tasks.
Qualifications / Skills
- Proven experience as a family law associate.
- Strong knowledge of family law, court procedures, and litigation protocols.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- Fluent English required; Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with Essential Forms and Interbill is preferred.
Additional Information
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
- This is an in-office position (not remote).
- Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California.
- We do not work with third-party placement agencies.
- Law students and post-bar candidates should not apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $150,000