Associate Attorney Family Law

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Associate Attorney, Family Law
The candidate will 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. Maintain updated knowledge, and continued learning, in the areas of legal specialty, specific to dissolution of marriage, separation, child custody, visitation rights, financial settlements, distribution and division of assets, domestic violence, guardianship, domestic violence/restraining orders, and other domestic areas of practice 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. Demonstrate Lagerlof’s core values of “Integrity, Hard Work, Excellence, and Team” and participate in cross departmental and organizational planning and volunteer efforts as needed. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Bachelor’s Degree is required; related to law, business administration, or relevant field(s). Juris Doctorate and California Bar Accreditation is required. Should have 2+ years of experience within the field of law, legal services, or consulting/professional services.

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