Associate Attorney, Family Law

The Reape-Rickett Law Firm is a full-service family law firm with offices in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Calabasas office. We are considering candidates who have recently passed the bar or attorneys with up to 10 years of family law experience. Ideal candidates are able to work in a team environment and can manage all aspects of their caseload including tasks, deadlines, and appearances. Candidates should have experience with contested family law cases and litigation experience in and outside of the courtroom. Our team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of family law services for our clients and maintaining professional, courteous association with opposing counsels and the court.

Salary DOE, additional compensation may include discretionary quarterly bonuses.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage active case load including all paperwork, legal calendar including due dates, preparation and appearances for hearings, trials, depositions etc.
• Draft, review, and revise correspondence and legal documents including but not limited to pleadings, motions, declarations, forms, discovery, subpoenas, and disclosures.
• Collaborate with Shareholders and Caseworkers to facilitate case progression.
• Track and manage billable hours.
• Additional duties may include assisting fellow Attorneys, Law Clerks, and Caseworkers or other tasks associated with business need.

Qualifications and Skills

• 0-10 years of Family Law litigation experience as an attorney.
• Licensed in California.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Dissomaster, Clio Manage, Clio Draft aka LawYaw, Wordperfect, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, WestLaw, or similar software preferred.

Benefits

• Position pays $90,000 -$180,000 annual salary, opportunity for quarterly discretionary bonuses.
• Eligibility for health insurance benefits, life insurance, 401(k) and more.
• Opportunities for hybrid work available.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide family law legal services that are second to none. We conduct ourselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards and are committed to providing quality services. Each firm member takes special care to understand the unique and individual concerns of our clients. Our team approach to each case ensures efficient and timely responses to simple or complex issues. We empower our clients with knowledge and information, enabling them to make reasoned and results-oriented decisions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Family law: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person