Attorney​/Lawyer

Description We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Attorney/Lawyer to join our team in Menlo Park, California. This role involves managing diverse family law cases, collaborating effectively with team members, and representing clients in court proceedings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, legal expertise, and a proactive approach to handling complex assignments.

Responsibilities:

- Manage assignments from multiple partners, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow.

- Represent clients independently in court by handling family law hearings and other legal proceedings.

- Collaborate with legal professionals, including secretaries, paralegals, and attorneys, to achieve case objectives.

- Communicate professionally and discreetly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and consultants to advance case strategies.

- Conduct thorough legal research using resources such as West Law, Attorney's Briefcase, online platforms, and traditional legal libraries.

- Draft high-quality motions, pleadings, letters, and memoranda tailored to the needs of each case.

- Utilize legal software tools, including Disso Master, Lawyaw, and Lawgic, to streamline case preparation and management.

- Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to create, edit, and organize legal documents efficiently. Requirements - Active license to practice law in the state with 3 to 7 years of family law experience.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with legal tools such as Disso Master, Lawyaw, and Lawgic is preferred.

- Strong legal research skills with experience using West Law, Attorney's Briefcase, and other relevant resources.

- Exceptional writing ability to draft motions, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.

- Solid understanding of civil litigation processes and family law practices.

- Ability to handle discovery and briefing tasks with attention to detail.

- Effective communication skills to interact with clients, colleagues, and external parties professionally.

- Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

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