Family Law Associate, Los Angeles, CA, $195,000 to $250,000+

Family Law Overview

The global Family Law team has been independently rated as a market leader in Tier 1 categories of Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for many years. The department advises on all areas of family law, with a particular focus on the financial issues that arise when relationships are formalised or break down. Much of the work involves the negotiation and settlement of complex financial cases, often with an international perspective and further complicated by tax or trust issues.

The family law team is supported by in-house experts in other areas of the firm including Private Client & Tax, Trust Litigation, Corporate and Employment. They provide detailed advice at short notice for clients who are looking for the best location to file proceedings.

Another area of special interest is the resolution of disputes over children, including issues of custody, access, and the problems that may arise when one parent wishes to move to live outside California with the children. In addition, advice is given to trustees on the ramifications of a family member's marriage or separation. The global team has a very strong pre-nuptials practice, often with international elements.

The Role

This role will sit in our Los Angeles office.

Candidates should have a minimum of 3 to 5+ years' experience practicing law in a law firm family law group and should have experience in giving advice on all areas of family law.

• Handle contentious and non-contentious family matters for a variety of clients;
• Divorce matters including complex financial disputes, property division, and spousal support;
• Prepare and review marital agreements (prenuptial, postnuptial, and cohabitation agreements);
• Represent clients in child custody matters including paternity and visitation arrangements;
• Provide advice on all areas of family law; and
• Contribute to the team's profile and undertaking business development activities to establish, develop, and maintain long-term relationships; including, writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries including global and peer firms and counsel.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job, and as such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong academic credentials;
• Between 3 – 5 years of experience practicing in a law firm's family law group;
• California Bar membership (in good standing) required;
• Able to work as an integrated member of the family team, with a goal of strengthening and expanding the reputation of the family department;
• Excellent drafting, writing, research and communication skills;
• Strong project management with an ability to balance a large number of competing priorities;
• In-depth analytical ability and intellectual curiosity;
• Attention to detail; and
• Team Player
• Compensation commensurate with experience ranging from $195,000 to $250,000

 

Prestigious Law Firm provides great environment and working atmosphere.

To hear more (confidentially of course), please email your resume along with salary expectations.

Thank you!

Phillip Prodehl

Alchemy Legal

Nationwide Legal Recruitment and Placement

pvp(at)alchemylegal(dot)com

Posted On: Wednesday, May 21, 2025