Round Hill Search · 1 week ago
Family Law Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $300K/yr
6+ years expRound Hill Search is a leading boutique legal staffing firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and they are seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join a reputable law firm in San Francisco. The role involves providing legal guidance on family law matters, managing a caseload, and representing clients in court while prioritizing their best interests.
EmploymentLegalStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Julia O'Neill
Responsibilities
Provide legal guidance to clients on various family law matters, including divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and domestic violence
Oversee and manage a caseload of family law cases, from initial consultation through resolution
Engage in negotiation processes to reach settlements and agreements that align with clients' best interests
Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, and other legal proceedings, presenting arguments and advocating for favorable outcomes
Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, petitions, agreements, and court filings
Interact with clients to understand their unique situations, explain legal options, and provide emotional support throughout the legal process
Facilitate mediation sessions to assist clients in reaching amicable resolutions in family law disputes
Conduct legal research on relevant statutes, case law, and precedents to support legal arguments and strategies
Advocate for the best interests of children involved in family law cases, prioritizing their well-being
Work collaboratively with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals to comprehensively address complex family law matters
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in California
Proven experience as a family law attorney focusing on divorce, child custody, and related matters
Strong negotiation skills to facilitate settlements and agreements
Excellent oral and written communication skills for effective representation and client communication
Compassionate and empathetic approach when dealing with clients facing emotionally charged family situations
Ability to build and maintain positive client relationships
Collaborative mindset with effective teamwork skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Flexibility to adapt to family law cases' unique challenges and dynamics
6+ years of solid family law litigation experience from a reputable firm in California
Individuals must have handled medium-high asset cases
Preferred
Experience with prenup agreements is a definite plus
Company
Round Hill Search
Round Hill Search is a staffing agency that recruits paralegals, partners, attorneys, legal secretaries, and contract administrators.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase