Family Law Attorney – Alameda, CA

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $95,000 – $210,000+
Location: Alameda, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in Alameda, CA, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

A confidential family-law practice has engaged Hire Innovative to identify a Family Law Attorney in Alameda, CA. The hiring need is focused on someone who can guide clients through high-stakes personal matters with steady judgment, strong advocacy, and clear communication. The employer name and complete position details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

About the Role

The right platform gives the attorney meaningful client ownership, capable support, and a credible path to senior responsibility or partnership. Day to day, the person in this position will guide clients through high-stakes personal matters with steady judgment, strong advocacy, and clear communication. The Alameda search includes an early review of Bay Area compensation, commute, court or client needs, and the amount of responsibility available. During interviews, candidates can ask directly about reporting lines, workload, performance measures, and the reason for the opening.

Responsibilities

• Manage divorce, custody, support, property, or related family-law matters from intake through resolution.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery, financial analysis, settlement proposals, mediation, and hearing materials.
• Advise clients directly while maintaining realistic expectations and professional boundaries.
• Coordinate deadlines, court appearances, opposing counsel, experts, and support staff.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Family-law litigation experience appropriate to the role’s level of autonomy.
• Strong client counseling, negotiation, writing, and courtroom preparation.
• Reliable organization across emotional, deadline-sensitive matters.
• Active or eligible state bar admission in the required jurisdiction.
• Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.

How to Apply

Use the application form to submit your current resume; a cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative will review the application and contact qualified candidates about the employer and next steps. Your information is not shared with the employer without your consent.