OUR TEAM IS GROWING!
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NOW HIRING AN ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
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- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -
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5+ Years of Experience in one or more of these Practice Areas:
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- Family Law
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- Immigration
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- Litigation Defense
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Work-Life Balance * Work from Home Options * Competitive Salary
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CORE VALUES
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- Equality
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- Peace
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- Partnership with Justice
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- Self-Reflection
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MISSION STATEMENT
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At Diaz Law Firm, we believe no one should navigate the legal system feeling alone or afraid. Our mission is to provide clear, grounded, and heart-centered advocacy that helps clients make decisions rooted in intention — not fear or confusion. Even in the most adversarial spaces, we fight for peace and lead by the heart by standing firm with compassion and purpose – at all times honoring the humanity of the people we serve.
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ROLE
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The Senior Associate Attorney will play a crucial role in providing high-quality legal representation in Family Law, Immigration, and/or Litigation Defense matters. This role supports the lead attorney, collaborates closely with staff, and helps guide the strategic direction of cases while maintaining DLF’s human-centered approach.
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REQUIREMENTS
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- Active California Bar License
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- Minimum 5+ years of experience in at least one of these areas: Family Law,
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- Immigration, Litigation Defense.
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- Demonstrated ability to represent clients in court and at hearings
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- Strong research and legal writing skills
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- Ability to communicate clearly, calmly, and compassionately
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- Professional, collaborative, and reflective work ethic
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- High level of self-management, reliability, and accountability
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- Bilingual Spanish and/or Tagalog preferred
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- Comfort using practice-management software, e-filing systems, cloud storage, and remote-work tools
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- Remote work:
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- Ability to work effectively from home
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- Reliable internet connection
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- Ability to attend occasional in-person hearings/meetings
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Draft high-quality declarations, motions, briefs, and discovery
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- Participate in thorough case strategy assessments and planning
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- Perform legal research relevant to case themes or trial preparation
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- Prepare clients for testimony, interviews, and court appearances
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- Represent clients at remote or in-person hearings with professionalism and effective advocacy
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- Maintain organized electronic case files
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- Manage cases with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines
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- Collaborate with staff to review, analyze, and prepare cases for trial and hearings
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- Uphold confidentiality, professionalism, and DLF’s principles in all interactions
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- Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and compassionately
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COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
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- Salary: $120K-$170K based on demonstrated years of experience
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- Bonus program is performance-based and tied to quality of work, caseload management, and contributions to the team
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- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (after trial period)
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- Vacation + holiday pay (after trial period)
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- Sick Pay
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- Malpractice insurance
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- Workers compensation
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- CLE + Bar dues reimbursement
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- Mileage and parking reimbursement
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- Flexible schedule as needed
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OUR KIND OF TEAMMATE
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- Compassionate and collaborative
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- Analytical and resolution-focused
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- Calming presence with clear communication skills
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- Treats clients, colleagues, counsel with dignity
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- Committed to justice and professionalism
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- Self-reflective and eager to grow in their career
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- Steady under pressure and thoughtful in moments of conflict
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- Creative and quirky
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WHAT MAKES DLF A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
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- Manageable caseload
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- Deeply human-centered practice
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- Strong mentorship and collaborative spirit
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- A place where people are seen, heard, and valued
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- Meaningful work without compromising one's humanity
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- Work-life balance is actively practiced, not just advertised
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Location: Southern California (Remote + Limited In-Person)
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Email the following to connect@diazlawfirm.net:
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- Résumé
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- 1-Page Cover Letter that also addresses these questions:
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- How does Diaz Law Firm's mission resonate with you?
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-Which practice area is your strongest, and why?