Associate Attorney in San Diego

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Family Law – San Diego, CA

A well-established San Diego law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Family Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of family law experience and be motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage matters from inception to conclusion. This is a full-time, in-office role with the potential to work one day per week remotely after six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervising attorneys with case management
• Draft pleadings, financial disclosures, mediation briefs, and trial briefs
• Prepare and respond to discovery, including meet and confer letters and motions to compel
• Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare witness questions for evidentiary hearings and trial
• Conduct legal research and prepare memorandums
• Prepare for and attend ex parte hearings, RFO hearings, and other matters
• Maintain routine client contact
• Track billable time
• Manage matters from inception to conclusion

Qualifications

• Must be admitted and in good standing with the California Bar
• 1–5 years of family law experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and accurate work product
• Ability and desire to meet deadlines
• Highly motivated professional with a positive, team-oriented attitude

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid bar dues
• Unlimited PTO for attorneys
• Paid holidays
• Additional professional perks

To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241 . All communication will be kept highly confidential. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.