Family Law Attorney Hybrid Schedule

About the job

Our growing law firm is looking to hire a family attorney licensed in California who is passionate about representing clients facing one of the most challenging times in their lives to manage our Mendocino County caseload. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in litigating child custody, child support, spousal support, and divorce in California is preferred. A minimum of 2 years recent experience as a practicing attorney is required.

Our ideal applicant is a detail-oriented "people person" with exceptional writing skills and the ability to use technology and systematic processes to manage a steady caseload. They should be a self-starter who enjoys autonomy but can also work collaboratively within a team.

We offer a competitive base salary (below) plus bonus incentives, a generous vacation package, 3 floating holidays, 12 additional holidays, health insurance (choice of several plans including Kaiser and Sutter), dental insurance, vision insurance, chiropractic insurance, acupuncture insurance, a comprehensive annual professional development allowance, and optional participation in the firm's 401k plan with generous employer matching contributions. Depending on the firm's performance for the year, we may close the office and provide additional paid time off during the December holiday season.

In addition, we offer a drama-free (no partner infighting, no nepotism) supportive workplace. Our team members range from over 2 years to 16 years with the firm (with the exception of our newly opened Petaluma office team). Our attorneys work 2 days in the office, and 3 days from home (with the option to work additional time at the office, according to the employee's preference). We offer a flextime schedule, as well. Our team meets daily via Zoom for a brief morning meeting and works closely together to ensure our clients receive the best service. Our paralegals each have decades of experience in family law and are the backbone of our firm. We are selective in the cases we accept. We currently do not accept domestic violence cases, guardianship cases, CPS-involved cases, termination of parental rights, contempt matters, or pre/post-nuptial agreement matters. We do not offer mediation, limited-scope services, or free consultations. We strive to keep each attorney's caseload under 40 total cases so we can give each client the attention they deserve and avoid attorney burnout. Management does not tolerate clients or others who are abusive to our team. Family law is challenging. We make sure our team is taken care of!

Responsibilities

• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Manage the division of marital assets
• Conduct initial consultations with potential clients
• Help solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Collaborate with team members to effectively move cases through the divorce, custody, and/or the support process
• Use technology such as Clio Manage, Slack, Lawmatics, and LawYaw/Clio Draft to assist in case management and communications

Qualifications

• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
• Member in good standing with the California State Bar with no record of discipline
• 2 years or more of recent and significant experience as a California family law attorney litigating child custody, child support, spousal support, and divorce is preferred
• Experience conducting initial consultations is preferred

Compensation

$105,230 to $161,998 yearly, depending on experience, plus additional bonus/incentives.

About Wine Country Family Law, P.C.

Wine Country Family Law, P.C., founded in 2008, is a well-established Northern Bay Area, California firm, top-rated by clients, and rated in the top 100 fastest-growing law firms in the U.S. with offices in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, and Ukiah. Wine Country Family Law, P.C. promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion and is woman-owned, LGBTQI owned, and Indigenous Person owned.

Our Firm Constitution

• We work with honesty and integrity.
• We are humble and unpretentious legal professionals.
• We are bold, exploring unconventional and creative measures to advance our clients’ needs. We are leaders. We are open-minded, adaptable, and always learning. We embrace technology to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and provide convenience to our clients.
• We are supportive of our teammates. We value a sense of humor and foster a friendly, positive work environment.
• We maintain a healthy balance between our professional and personal lives. We seek methods to encourage personal wellness to bring our best selves to our clients and our team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,230.00 - $161,998.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• California State Bar License with no record of discipline? (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ukiah, CA 95482 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ukiah, CA 95482

Salary : $105,230 - $161,998