Associate Attorney

Modern Family LawModern Family LawSan Jose, California, United States
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Posted

9/25/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$120k - $160k/year

Work style

Hybrid

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Core responsibilities

The Associate Attorney will manage a variety of family law cases, including divorce, custody, and support matters. Responsibilities include direct client communication, drafting legal documents, and representing clients in court appearances and mediations.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have an active California State Bar admission and 0-3 years of family law experience. Strong writing, communication, and organizational skills are required to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Key skills

Family lawLitigationDivorce lawCustody lawLegal draftingDepositionsCourt appearancesMediationsClient communicationTime managementAttention to detailCollaborationLegal researchCase management

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About Modern Family Law

Industry

Law Practice

Employees

223

Type

Privately Held

Size

201-500 employees

Modern Family Law is a law firm dedicated to providing comprehensive legal services in all aspects of family law. Our skilled, experienced, award-winning family attorneys understand the sensitive nature of family law matters and are committed to helping our clients navigate the complex and emotional issues that arise in divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and other family law matters. We offer personalized legal representation to each of our clients, tailoring our approach to meet their unique needs and goals. Our services cover all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, adoption, paternity, and protection orders.

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Job categories

Legal

Description

Modern Family Law, a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Associate Attorney to join either our San Jose office. Unlike other law firms, Modern Family Law offers you the following opportunities: Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in-person as required by courts & clients). Low billable hours requirement (100 per month). Direct client contact. The ability to truly develop substantive litigation skills early in your career. The satisfaction of meaningfully impacting people’s lives. Competitive compensation and benefits. Cutting-edge technology. Learning and development support, including onsite and in-person. Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months. To be successful in this role, the Family Law Associate Attorney will: Be adept at handling a variety of family law cases, such as divorce, custody, and child and spousal support. Be comfortable with direct client communications, drafting legal documents, and handling depositions, court appearances, and mediations. Thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail. Work collaboratively within a team-oriented setting, ensuring collective success. Mandatory Notices for Applicants ADA Compliance: All candidates and incumbents are expected to perform the duties as assigned so long as they can meet the expectations set forth with or without reasonable accommodations. Should a candidate or incumbent require accommodation, they need to advise the Director of People & Culture in advance. Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 annually. The range presented is a reliable estimate of the base salary plus potential commissions based on billable hours and collections that this individual is expected to receive. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, billable hour expectations, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance with an optional Health Savings Account (HSA), short-term disability, long-term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) Retirement Plan, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Pursuant to the local Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Modern Family Law is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at MFL are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, among other protected bases. Additional voluntary programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit benefit programs may also be available in certain markets. 0-3 years of Family Law experience. Experience in Family Law preferred; open to litigation candidates interested in practicing Family Law. Active admission to the California State Bar. Exceptional writing and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities with a client-focused mindset. Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Work from Anywhere -- eligible after 6 months.

Requirements

  • •Family law
  • •Litigation
  • •Divorce law
  • •Custody law
  • •Legal drafting
  • •Depositions
  • •Court appearances
  • •Mediations
  • •Client communication
  • •Time management
  • •Attention to detail
  • •Collaboration
  • •Legal research
  • •Case management

Benefits

  • •Health insurance
  • •Health savings account
  • •Short-term disability
  • •Long-term disability
  • •Dental insurance
  • •Vision care
  • •Life insurance
  • •Flexible spending accounts
  • •401(k) retirement plan
  • •Vacation
  • •Sick time
  • •Employee assistance program
  • •Accident insurance
  • •Critical illness insurance
  • •Cancer insurance
  • •Pet insurance

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