Senior Attorney

SMB Team • Orange, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our law firm client in Orange, California seeks a Senior Associate Attorney with 5+ years of CA family law experience. Join a firm that has tripled revenue and continues to grow aggressively. This position offers immediate responsibility, substantial autonomy, performance bonuses, full legal support staff, cutting-edge technology, hybrid work, and a genuine path to partnership or ownership. We're looking for an experienced California family law attorney who wants to help build a premier Orange County law firm—not just maintain someone else's practice. You'll be supported by experienced staff and a steady flow of new matters, allowing you to focus on practicing law rather than building a book of business.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of California Family Law Attorney Experience: At least five years of California family law litigation experience, including courtroom appearances and trial.
• Exceptional Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills are crucial to advocate effectively for our clients and collaborate with our team.
• Growth Mindset: We're seeking individuals who aren't just looking for steady work but are eager to contribute to the law firm's growth and development.
• Bar Admission: Active member of the State Bar of California, in good standing.
• Ethical Conduct: Adherence to the highest ethical standards in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own family law caseload from initial consultation through settlement or trial.
• Serve as lead counsel on new matters, develop case strategy, and guide clients through every stage of the family law litigation process.
• Represent clients at hearings, settlement conferences, depositions, mediations, and trials in Orange County and surrounding Southern California courts.
• Provide practical, strategic legal advice on divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, domestic violence, and post-judgment matters.
• Help clients make informed decisions during some of the most important moments of their lives.
• Negotiate favorable settlements whenever possible while preparing every case as though it may proceed to trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery, and settlement agreements with precision and attention to detail.
• Contribute ideas that improve the firm's systems, workflows, and client experience.
• Work closely with the firm's owner and legal support staff in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Share knowledge, mentor junior team members when appropriate, and help foster a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Build strong client relationships through responsive communication, sound legal judgment, and compassionate representation.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with flexibility to work from home and from our offices in Orange or Irvine.
• Opportunity to help shape the future of one of Orange County’s fastest-growing family law firms.
• Genuine opportunity for partnership—and potential acquisition of the practice—after three years of service.
• Twenty (20) PTO days in addition to paid holidays.
• Full health benefits, including medical, dental, vision.
• 401(k) match up to 3% after 90 days.
• Competitive Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 annually, including a generous quarterly performance bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed