San Diego, California, United States · Hybrid
$123k–$185k/yr
Exemption Status: Exempt Remote Options/Office Hours: On-Site/Hybrid Classification: Attorney Reports to: Practice Area Manager Summary of Position: The Associate Attorney - Family Law supports Senior Attorneys and Partn…
Skills: Legal Drafting, Family Law, Litigation Management, Client Counseling, Legal Research
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The Associate Attorney supports senior staff in family law matters, including dissolutions, custody, and property division. Key duties include drafting legal documents, representing clients in court, and managing a large caseload of litigation and negotiations.
Candidates must be an active member of the State Bar of California with one to five years of recent family law experience. Proficiency in legal research tools and strong communication skills are required.
Exemption Status: Exempt
Remote Options/Office Hours: On-Site/Hybrid
Classification: Attorney
Reports to: Practice Area Manager
The Associate Attorney - Family Law supports Senior Attorneys and Partners in family law practice areas including dissolutions, relationship agreements, custody/visitation issues, support disputes, property division, domestic violence proceedings, and adoptions. The role requires strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, excellent research and writing skills, and the Family Law Attorney must be able to multitask and manage a large caseload while fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a positive firm culture. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.
JKZ employees are expected to “Think Outside the Box,” applying creativity, sound judgment, and initiative to deliver thoughtful solutions and exceptional client service. Associate Attorneys are expected to model and uphold JKZ’s mission, vision, and values in all professional interactions and to consistently produce work that meets or exceeds the JKZ Standard.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
1. Legal Drafting & Advocacy
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform all essential duties. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and physical and mental abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experienced Estate And Family Law Attorneys Serving The Bay Area, San Diego, and All Of California
At JKZ LLP, we believe that competent, dependable trust and estate representation requires expertise in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and the formation of business entities. To that end, we provide comprehensive estate planning services to meet your unique situation and special challenges. From foundational planning that provides financial protection in the event of incapacity or death to sophisticated tax and transfer structures, our estate planning practice encompasses a broad variety of customized solutions to meet your individual needs. We are also experienced with trust administration and probate and have expertise in establishing conservatorships and representing beneficiary interests. For clients with small business interests or those who need to reduce their taxable estates, we can assist with forming and maintaining business entities, such as sub-chapter S corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships. JKZ LLP also provides highly-proficient litigation services in these areas.
Offices: 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1600, San Francisco, California 94104, US · 225 Broadway, Suite 430, San Diego, California 92101, US · 1001 Center St, Suite 11, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US · By Appointment Only, Chico, California, US
Experienced Estate And Family Law Attorneys Serving The Bay Area, San Diego, and All Of California
At JKZ LLP, we believe that competent, dependable trust and estate representation requires expertise in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and the formation of business entities. To that end, we provide comprehensive estate planning services to meet your unique situation and special challenges. From foundational planning that provides financial protection in the event of incapacity or death to sophisticated tax and transfer structures, our estate planning practice encompasses a broad variety of customized solutions to meet your individual needs. We are also experienced with trust administration and probate and have expertise in establishing conservatorships and representing beneficiary interests. For clients with small business interests or those who need to reduce their taxable estates, we can assist with forming and maintaining business entities, such as sub-chapter S corporations, limited liability companies, and limited liability partnerships. JKZ LLP also provides highly-proficient litigation services in these areas.
Offices: 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 1600, San Francisco, California 94104, US · 225 Broadway, Suite 430, San Diego, California 92101, US · 1001 Center St, Suite 11, Santa Cruz, California 95060, US · By Appointment Only, Chico, California, US
