Family Law AssociateRobert Half

Description

We are looking for a Family Law Associate to join a busy practice in Irvine, supporting a steady stream of sophisticated family law matters. This position is ideal for an attorney who wants meaningful courtroom exposure, close mentorship on active cases, and the opportunity to build a strong reputation in family law. The role offers substantial hands-on responsibility across high-asset divorce and custody matters, with flexibility for limited hybrid work while maintaining a strong in-office presence.

Responsibilities:

Manage a personal docket of approximately 12 to 15 family law matters, handling cases from initial filing through resolution.

Represent clients in disputes involving divorce, child custody, and marital agreements, including prenuptial and postnuptial matters.

Prepare, revise, and finalize pleadings, motions, and related filings using firm templates and technology-assisted drafting tools.

Appear in court for hearings and case proceedings, including independently handling child custody evidentiary hearings when appropriate.

Support trial preparation and serve as second chair during trial, working closely with senior counsel on litigation strategy and presentation.

Perks of Firm:

Partner does a lot of MCLEs and writes a lot of articles and publishes a podcast she is well respected in the family law field.

Your own gorgeous office on 11th floor with big windows.

Firm orders lunch every Friday

Competitive quarterly as opposed to year-end bonuses. In recent memory, I havent NOT given someone a bonus. - Partner

You make half a million dollars in the next few years!

Congenial group of associates that goes out to happy hour together. The partners cares about maintaining that culture.

AI help: "We have the best AI software available to software; they can be trained on that. The associate will edit motions drafted by AI, so much know the civil codes well enough to review that. - Partner

Details of Role:

Hybrid: One day per week remote to start, with the opportunity to scale up to two after training.

Hours: 140 hours/month is minimum, but the partners are not sticklers about this. 120/month can still get a bonus. Start time is 9am. One hour paid lunch.

Profile that would be a fit: Someone who wants to grow and build a name for themselves in family law, not just collect a paycheck.

Requirements

At least 5 years of attorney experience focused on family law in CA, with a strong command of applicable civil codes and court procedures.

Active CA law license and ability to practice as an attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.

Confidence appearing in court and advocating effectively in contested family law proceedings.

Ability to independently handle a child custody evidentiary hearing, including witness examination and application of evidentiary rules.

Pay is contingent upon fluency with the requirements above. The firm also offers comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401K, and PTO ("Ive never denied PTO. -Partner).

Ready to learn more? Send your resume to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "OC Family Law Attorney" as the subject line.

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