What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney (Family Law) position at Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP?
Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious downtown law firms, seeks an experienced family law attorney to join our team. For consideration, please submit resume, salary requirements, and a writing sample. Salary is commensurate with experience; excellent opportunity to bonus.
This position is hybrid remote requiring at least 3 days in office.
Job Responsibilities
· Assist supervising attorney in management of family law cases
· Draft letters, pleadings, financial disclosures, mediation briefs, and trial briefs
· Propound and respond to discovery, prepare meet and confer letters, and prepare motions to compel
· Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits
· Defend and take depositions
· Prepare witness questions for evidentiary hearings and trial
· Conduct legal research and prepare memorandums
· Prepare for and attend ex parte hearings, RFO hearings, and other matters
· Routine client contact
· Ability to handle matters from inception to conclusion
· Track billable time
Qualifications
· Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar
· 3 – 5 years of family law attorney experience
· Strong analytical skills and oral communication skills
· Excellent writing skills
· Attention to detail and accurate work product is a must
· Ability and desire to meet deadlines
· Highly motivated professional with a positive, team player attitude
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101
Salary : $130,000 - $150,000
