<p>Join a well-established and highly regarded East Bay law firm that continues to see strong demand for its family law practice. Due to increasing client needs, the firm is looking to add a Family Law Attorney on a contract-to-hire basis who can help manage a growing caseload.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is open to attorneys with all levels of experience from 1+ year to 10+ years. The role will begin at approximately 20 hours per week and is expected to ramp up to full-time hours in the new year, with the potential to convert full-time with the firm in the future, depending on performance and fit. For more junior candidates, you must be able to come on-site periodically throughout the week, whereas more experienced candidates will be considered for a fully remote schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Handle family law matters from intake through resolution</li><li>Draft motions, declarations, pleadings, and court filings</li><li>Manage discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery</li><li>Prepare settlement conference statements and other case-related documents</li><li>Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and next steps</li><li>Conduct initial client consultations and gather supporting documentation</li><li>Work independently while collaborating with firm leadership as needed</li><li>Assist with networking, marketing, and relationship-building efforts when appropriate</li><li>Contribute to probate, estate planning, or civil litigation matters depending on experience and interest</li><li>Opportunity to help grow and shape additional practice areas aligned with your background</li></ul>
We are looking for a motivated Attorney/Lawyer to join a family law practice in Los Banos, California. This role offers the opportunity to manage a broad range of domestic relations matters while guiding clients through complex and often emotional legal issues. The attorney will work on cases from intake through resolution and serve as a trusted advocate in negotiations, hearings, and court proceedings.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee a full family law caseload involving divorce, child custody and visitation, child and spousal support, parentage matters, and restraining order proceedings.<br>• Represent clients in hearings, settlement discussions, and trials in Merced County and other nearby Central Valley courts.<br>• Prepare and file pleadings, declarations, motions, emergency requests, and discovery materials with accuracy and attention to deadlines.<br>• Review financial records, tax documents, and asset information to assess support issues and property characterization questions.<br>• Advise clients on legal strategy, likely outcomes, and practical next steps during each stage of the case.<br>• Support clients through mediation-related matters and follow-up proceedings connected to custody and visitation disputes.<br>• Calculate guideline child and spousal support using Dissomaster or comparable legal support software.<br>• Handle additional legal assignments and case-related projects as needed to support the practice.