Job Details

Overview

Family Law Attorney job at Herring Imming. Santa Barbara, CA.

Our busy firm is looking for an attorney with experience, preferably in Family Law. Join our team of top attorneys serving Santa Barbara, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo Counties -- and beyond. We are looking for a “hit the ground running” type of person with family law/civil litigation experience. Herring Imming provides top compensation and benefits. Please contact Legal Administrator, Kristiné Kirschke, at ...@herringimming.com

Job Description

Research and develop case information, evidence, and settlement options; track cases; handle trial preparations with senior attorney; and work with paralegals/legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Manages high level/high asset cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case
• Preparing for depositions
• Reviewing standard court documents
• Drafting letters
• Writing and reviewing discovery
• Dictating responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports
• Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; Communicating case progress
• Supports case planning by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences
• Preparing pleadings; monitoring discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review
• Is involved with trial proceedings working with support staff in organizing evidence
• Preparing exhibits
• Scheduling witnesses; Ensuring that witnesses are ready/prepared when needed
• Attends business development and networking functions with firm leadership and solo

Qualifications

• Strong organization and communication skills
• Attention to detail is extremely important
• This position may be required to perform occasional heavy lifting of file boxes and documents
• Reporting, research, legal administration, litigation knowledge, client relations, organization, planning, attention to detail, confidentiality, and dependability are all a must

Additional Details

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute

• Santa Barbara or Ventura, CA

Work Location

Hybrid in-person, some remote