Family Law Associate Attorney

Job Summary
Family Law Associate Attorney Position

Nuzzo Law, APC seeks an associate attorney for its Orange County office. This position is a full-time hybrid position Monday-Friday.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Ability to multi-task independently, be proactive and successfully manage a variety of demands.

· Ability to prepare for court hearings and deposition including trials, preparation of subpoenas, hearing binders, and the like.

· Ability to competently handle tasks with minimal supervision including all aspects of case from calendaring, strategizing, preparing documents, completion of discovery, communication with clients, experts, the court, and opposing counsel.

· Manage calendars and dockets for client matters.

· Ability to communicate with experts.

· Ability to respond timely and effectively in a team atmosphere.

· Trial preparation, including but not limited to the preparation of exhibits, pleadings, witness materials, and pre-trial documents.

· Draft, organize, review disclosures, pleadings, judicial council forms, discovery and other legal documents.

· File preparation/organization and assist with document management and e-filing of documents and media.

· Assist with the processing of daily incoming and outgoing mail and other documents.

· Assist with intake as needed.

· Scanning, copying, and saving of documents.

· Assist with management of paralegals and other staff, as needed.

· Ability to work in office 5 days per week with flexibility to work 2 days at home per week so long as consistent with the firm’s needs.

· Attend marketing events or other firm events as needed.

· Reliable with excellent attendance.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be a member of the California State Bar in good standing and have reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

· Professional and pleasant demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Attention to detail and self-starter.

· 3 years’ family law experience preferred but not required.

· High level of computer competency in the complete Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe PDF/PRO, Lexis Nexis, West law, Smokeball (Preferred).

· Must be a self-starter who is well organized and can handle multiple tasks with the ability to prioritize work.

· Must be a team player with a positive attitude but also able to work independently.

· Must be reliable and responsible.

· Must be flexible and open-minded.

· Must maintain at least 6.5 hours/day of billing.

· Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, photocopier, postage machine, and scanner.

· Ability to work in fast paced environment while paying close attention to detail.

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

· 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday unless otherwise agreed by supervisor with exceptional attendance and/or unless needs of the job require longer hours to complete deadlines and meet standards of care.

ABOUT US:

We are a boutique family law firm representing clients in high net worth divorce litigation and premarital and postnuptial agreements. We work in a fast-paced and electronic environment. We have a passion for working together to efficiently handle our clients’ matters with the dedication and attention they deserve. We strive to have fun working together to support our mission and dedicate time to team building, community involvement/volunteering, and personal and professional growth workshops.

We are looking for a candidate who is a handworker dedicated to growing with our firm.

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000 - $138,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401 (k) available with matching
• Room for growth for the right candidate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000 - $150,000 DOE

Experience:

• Family law: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92612

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92612 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92612: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92612

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000