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Innovative Career Resource

Associate Attorney - Family Law

Innovative Career Resource, Irvine, California, United States, 92713

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Join a premier Family Law Firm located in Irvine, CA and take your career to the next level!

Are you a confident and compassionate Family Law Attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment?

One of Irvine’s most respected Family Law Firms is seeking an experienced and motivated Associate Attorney to join our winning team.

In this pivotal role, you’ll take ownership of cases from start to finish—representing clients in all aspects of Family Law with professionalism, precision, and heart. You’ll collaborate closely with seasoned attorneys, manage your own caseload, and make a direct impact on clients navigating life-changing legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a full caseload of Family Law matters from client intake through resolution, including strategy, discovery, negotiation, and court appearances

Prepare and present cases for hearings, depositions, and trials, including subpoena preparation and trial binder creation

Maintain and manage calendars and dockets, ensuring deadlines, hearings, and appearances are tracked and met

Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, and correspondence with precision and clarity

Conduct thorough legal research and apply sound legal analysis to build strong case strategies

Communicate proactively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel

Mentor and provide guidance to paralegals and support staff to ensure smooth workflow and document management

Oversee e-filing, document production, and case organization to ensure efficiency and compliance

Participate in client consultations and assist with onboarding new clients

Contribute to enhancing the firm’s document templates, best practices, and knowledge base

Engage in firm marketing, networking, and community events to help grow and represent the firm

Collaborateinthe firm’s weekly team meetings and lunches to share insights and maintain strong culture

Exhibit strong time management and billing discipline, maintaining a consistent billable range of 30–35 hours per week

Support a positive, collaborative, and client-focused firm culture

Qualifications

Active member in good standing with the California State Bar

Minimum 3–5 years of Family Law experience, including contested hearings and discovery

Strong legal writing, research, and courtroom advocacy skills

Proven ability to work independently on complex custody, support, and property matters

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal research platforms (LexisNexis or Westlaw)

Experience with case management software (e.g., Smokeball or similar) preferred

Collaborative mindset with a passion for teamwork and client success

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