Family Law Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected boutique family law firm known for handling complex, high-asset matters — the kind of sophisticated caseload that sharpens your skills and builds a standout career
• Work directly with a founding partner from day one, gaining mentorship and real exposure to high-stakes litigation, not just document support
• Flex your full range of abilities — financial analysis, business valuations, high-conflict litigation, client strategy — in a firm built for attorneys who want to be challenged
• Thrive in a collaborative, people-first culture where empathy, good listening, and genuine investment in your growth are firm values, not buzzwords
• Earn performance bonuses and a source bonus tied to revenue you bring in — your results are recognized and rewarded
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid schedule with the option of remote work for more experienced candidates — we trust you to do great work
• Join a firm in an exciting period of strategic growth where your contributions matter and your voice is heard
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a monthly wellness stipend, and unlimited PTO

Location: San Francisco, CA — This is a hybrid role with a flexible schedule available after the initial onboarding period. More experienced candidates may have the option to work remotely, with travel to the Bay Area for trials and firm-wide events.

Note: This role requires active California State Bar admission and a minimum of 5 years of family law experience at a family law boutique or within the family law department of a larger firm. Candidates coming from solo practice or in-house backgrounds will not be considered for this role.

About Us

We are a boutique family law firm based in San Francisco with approximately 18 attorneys and a reputation for handling the most complex, high-asset family law matters in the region. Our practice covers high-net-worth divorce, parentage actions, pre- and post-marital agreements, and enforcement or modification of existing family law judgments. Our clients navigate sophisticated financial structures, business valuations, and high-conflict disputes — and they rely on us to deliver strategic, results-driven representation. We are a firm that is selective about the cases we take and deeply invested in the attorneys who carry them. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a high-quality caseload of complex divorce, parentage, and family law matters from intake through resolution
• Conduct depositions, handle written discovery, argue motions, and appear in court with confidence
• Analyze sophisticated financial structures, business valuations, and asset portfolios central to high-asset dissolution cases
• Advise clients with clarity and emotional intelligence through high-conflict, high-stakes circumstances
• Draft and negotiate pre- and post-marital agreements and complex settlement documents
• Collaborate directly with founding partners and senior attorneys on case strategy and client development
• Contribute to firm growth through client relationships and, where applicable, business development

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar admission in good standing
• 5+ years of family law experience at a family law boutique or within the family law department of a mid-size to large firm
• Demonstrated experience with high-asset divorce matters, including complex financials and business valuations
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to manage clients through sensitive, high-conflict situations
• CFLS certification is a plus for more senior candidates but is not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• A firm that genuinely invests in your professional development and long-term career trajectory
• Direct access to founding partners and a collegial team of attorneys who care about each other's success
• Sophisticated, intellectually engaging caseload — every matter requires strategy, not just process
• A culture built on empathy, mindfulness, and relationship-driven lawyering — with an equally strong commitment to excellent outcomes
• Flexible schedule and hybrid options that support real work-life balance
• Meaningful upside through performance bonuses and source bonuses tied to your impact
• A firm in growth mode that is building something intentional — and wants you to be part of it

JPC-1235

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: CA bar license. 2+ yrs of family law experience OR 5+ yrs of civil litigation exp.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 4 to 6 years of experience: $150,000 – $165,000 base

• 6 to 9 years of experience: $165,000 – $180,000 base

• 9 to 12 years of experience: $180,000 – $195,000 base

• 12+ years of experience (senior/counsel level): $195,000 – $200,000+ (significant flexibility noted for exceptional candidates)

Submission Email: Name / Kristy -

kristy@drsfamilylaw.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

High-asset family law boutique in San Francisco with approximately 18 attorneys, handling complex divorce, parentage, and pre/post-marital agreement matters for high-net-worth clients. Seeking a family law associate approximately 5 years out of law school with demonstrated high-asset experience from a boutique or large-firm family law department. Solo practice and in-house backgrounds are disqualifying.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Family Law Attorney - DeLacey, Riebel & Shindell, LLP - JPC 1235 - Source

*New Job Order Alert*

• Client job title: Family Law Attorney

• Location: San Francisco, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Family Law Attorney, Family Law Associate, Family Law Litigation Attorney, Divorce Attorney, High-Net-Worth Divorce, Complex Family Law, Marital Dissolution, CFLS, Parentage Attorney, Family Law Partner Track, Boutique Family Law, High-Asset Divorce

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: No

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Fam law Atty, 3+ yrs, San Fr