Description

A venerable multi-service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, is recruiting for a senior-level attorney (8 years+) for our Employment Law group, both to help grow our employment law litigation practice as well as assist our clients in navigating complicated employment law issues. This role requires extensive knowledge and expertise in Family Law. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing advice and counsel to clients on a broad spectrum of family law issues.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver legal advice and counsel to clients facing various family law issues

• Represent clients before judicial officers and in mediations

• Draft legal documents including discovery and motions

• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients

• Handle client inquiries and complaints with professionalism and efficiency

• Collaborate with fellow attorneys to achieve the best possible results for clients

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records

• Monitor client accounts and take appropriate action when necessary

• Participate actively in the Family Law group, contributing to our collective knowledge and expertise

• Stay updated on changes and developments in family law to ensure our practice remains compliant and our advice is current.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in the legal field

• Proficient in briefing, civil litigation, and complaint handling

• Specialization in family law is required

• Ability to provide legal advice and conduct mediation

• Expertise in negotiating settlements and drafting motions

• Familiarity with discovery process in legal proceedings

• Must possess a valid license to practice law

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• High degree of professional ethics and integrity

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Proficient in legal research and document drafting

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to resolve disputes

• Proficiency in using legal software and technologies.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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