Family Law Associate

Hoge Fenton,

We are seeking a venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, has an immediate opening for a mid-senior-level (4-7 years) Family Law Associate to join our Family Law associate. Candidates should group.

The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience in family practicing law in a private firm setting and a demonstrated interest in providing advice and counsel to clients with a broad spectrum of family law issues. Successful candidates will have experience representing clients before judicial officers and in mediations, drafting discovery, drafting motions pleadings, preparing financial disclosures, working with experts, and associated legal documents, and participating in conducting settlement negotiations. Once hired, this This person will collaborate with others in the family law group to achieve the best possible results for our clients.

This position may be based in our Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), Peninsula (San Mateo), or Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) office. Periodic travel between our offices is necessary, as this associate will work with attorneys in all office locations.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate has:

Requirements

• A minimum
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the State Bar of 4 California
• 4+ years of substantive family law experience
• Practiced in a private firm with legal experience being responsible for and a demonstrated interest in Family Law
• Demonstrated ability to handle client matters (with supervision) and communicating with clients. (Experience need not be exclusively at a private firm.)
• Prior experience independently identifying and effectively
• Proven ability to collaborate with other attorneys and experts to identify legal issues and anticipating/recommending necessary next steps
• Strong academic credentials
plan case strategies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills demonstrated skills, especially in a court setting
• Strong settings

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all aspects of family law cases, including complex financial issues, custody, and domestic violence.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and factual/investigative research skills
• An exquisite attention to detail detail
• Prepare for and accurate work product
• A commitment to excellence engage in settlement negotiations, hearings, and a strong work ethic; a commitment trials to the practice of achieve favorable outcomes for clients
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in our family law
• A desire law group to learn deliver the best results
• Participate in ongoing professional development and grow professionally; possesses intellectual curiosity
community engagement

Must

Office Location

This position can be a current member based in any of the State Bar of California.our offices: Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose), Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), or Peninsula (San Mateo). Travel between locations may be necessary.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 ranges from $175,000 to $200,000. $225,000. This salary range represents reflects the firm?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate?s years of potential compensation, which may vary based on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, EAP (employee assistance program), 401(k), the Gradifi student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, hybrid working opportunities, a no-accrual vacation policy, and associate bonus plan.

Our environment is collegial, collaborative, and supportive. We provide both formal and informal training opportunities and encourage professional growth, both as a lawyer and a businessperson. Our associate hours commitment is 1,700 annually (billable), plus professional development and business development hours.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Hoge Fenton has a strong commitment to diversity. We strive to recruit and retain a work force workforce that welcomes and supports the interests of women, families, and people individuals of any age, race, creed, religion, color, all ages, races, creeds, religions, colors, national origin, ethnicity, gender, origins, ethnicities, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability, orientations, gender

identities/gender expressions, disabilities, or military or and veteran status.statuses. Our environment is collegial, collaborative, flexible, and supportive.

If you think you belong on

Qualified candidates can apply online HERE or by visiting our team, please forward your resume and a writing sample to Heather Larrick, Executive Director at heather.larrick@hogefenton.com. Be sure to include a cover email or letter and your salary expectations.website.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Family Law, Litigation