Associate Attorney - Modern Family Law

Position Description

Modern Family Law, a renowned and rapidly growing law firm specializing in family law, is excited to expand our talented team in Palo Alto! Committed to excellence, we deliver exceptional legal services to our clients while nurturing a supportive and collaborative work environment. This is your opportunity to shine with a leading firm that values your contributions.

We are seeking an experienced Attorney with a passion for family law to join our team. As a key member of our family law practice, you will handle diverse cases and make a meaningful impact on our clients’ lives. The position is critical in helping us maintain excellence in client service by balancing legal expertise, client advocacy, and collaboration. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on important cases in an exciting, fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, the incumbent in this position would be expected to do the following:

• Handle a variety of family law cases, making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and outstanding communication skills.
• Collaborate effectively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success.
• Primarily work from home but attend all required in-court appearances.
• Be available for in-person client meetings at the office when requested.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Position Requirements

• 1+ years of Family Law Experience: A minimum of one year of demonstrated experience in family law, showcasing a solid understanding of relevant legal principles and procedures.
• Active California State Bar Admission: Must be fully licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar, committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice.
• Exceptional Writing Skills: Proven ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive legal documents, demonstrated through strong writing samples that reflect professionalism and attention to detail.
• Strong Verbal Communication Skills: Excellent verbal communication abilities essential for effectively representing clients, engaging with courts, and collaborating with team members.
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail is crucial in reviewing legal documents and case materials, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Ability to Manage Competing Priorities: Strong organizational skills and the ability to juggle multiple cases and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Client-Centered Mindset: A commitment to providing exceptional client service, demonstrating empathy and a personalized approach to addressing clients' needs and concerns.
• Strong Professional References: Must provide references that can attest to your legal expertise, professionalism, and dedication to client advocacy.

Skills and Competencies

• Legal Research and Analytical Skills: Proficient in conducting thorough legal research and analysis to inform case strategies and effectively address complex legal issues.
• Effective Case Management: Demonstrated ability to manage diverse family law cases, ensuring timely progress and resolution while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, allowing for clear articulation of legal arguments and effective client interaction.
• Client Advocacy: A strong commitment to advocating for clients' best interests, with a focus on delivering empathetic and effective legal solutions.
• Collaborative Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively within a team, contributing to a positive and supportive work environment while achieving collective goals.
• Adaptability and Resilience: Capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting, demonstrating resilience and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to reviewing legal documents and case materials, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal requirements.
• Time Management and Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively, managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic legal environment.

ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance.

Notes on Compensation: This range is a reasonably reliable estimate of the base salary that this individual is expected receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

Pursuant to the local Fair Change Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases.