Family Law Attorney - Los Angeles, United States - D3 Search

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    D3 Search is actively recruiting a Snr. Family Law Attorney for a highly respected natl. law practice with a growing office located in downtown Los Angeles, CA

    Position Title:

    Snr. Family Law Associate Attorney

    • Note: 1st chair trial experience is required.

    Location/Map:

    Los Angeles, CA

    Employment Status:

    Full-time | direct hire employment opportunity. Exempt status.

    Employer Work Model:

    Flexible hybrid work model (3/2).

    Position Summary:

    This Snr. Family Law Attorney role is responsible for the full oversight of all assigned client cases, including case research, client relationship management, diligent counsel, intra-firm coordination, and case outcomes.

    Reporting to a senior equity partner in the firm's growing downtown Los Angeles office, the Snr. Family Law Attorney will take a focused approach in delivering high-quality client service via effective case management and high-value legal counsel within their area of specialty (family law) and legal practice.

    Essential Functions:

    • Ensure high quality counsel and legal advice to all assigned clients, prospects, 3rd party partners, and affiliates.
    • Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda in order to effectively advise clients on a range of topics and areas of focus within the scope of family law.
    • Directly manage, supervise, and lead assigned administrative personnel (e.g., Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and Senior Paralegals), providing resource and direction as needed, in support of their performance.
    • Generate business by building, retaining, and growing trusted client relationships via ongoing communication, maintaining a thorough understanding of client needs, interests, concerns, goals, options, etc.
    • Develop strategies and arguments to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for all assigned clients.
    • Ensure thorough execution of drafting and reviewing documents as it pertains to assigned cases and projects.
    • Ensure preparation of legal documents, such as motions, depositions, pleadings, discovery (propounding and responding) etc. in a timely manner and that all case/business related materials (records, letters, legal documents, case files, correspondence, financial reports, invoices, etc.) are effectively managed for efficient and high-value client service and case outcomes.
    • Maintain effective coordination with opposing counsel and other involved parties as needed.
    • Conduct all matters in an ethical fashion in accordance with the law and in the interest of the client.

    Key Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in family law practice is required;
    • 1st chair trial experience is required;
    • Stable employment history;
    • JD degree and licensed/good standing with the CA Bar (required);
    • Demonstrated ability to supervise and manage other team members, delegate effectively, problem-solve, prioritize work, manage time, and organize tasks effectively;
    • Proficient communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to effectively research, read, interpret, and organize information with accuracy and consistency;
    • Ability to maintain remain focused and professional in high-tense situations (e.g., communicating with highly stressed clients throughout difficult cases);
    • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all organizational levels within a diverse and fast paced environment.

    Annual Salary/Compensation/Health Benefits:

    Starting salary is up to 300K (DOE/DOQ) + origination credit (%). Comprehensive health benefits package, generous PTO, paid parking onsite, yearly review, annual salary increases and bonuses (merit & performance), etc.

    Origination Credit:

    Generous origination credit/calculation offered by employer.

    If interested in this Snr. Family Law Attorney role with this well-respected family law practice group/dept. situated in Los Angeles, CA , and you meet the above qualifications/requirements, please contact the following D3 rep. today:

    Don Moser | D3 Search

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