Family Law Attorney

Coastal Wave Recruiting
  • San Francisco, CA
  • $5,000–$7,500 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

California | Multiple Offices (Flexible Placement)

Our client is a highly respected, growth-oriented law firm seeking experienced Family Law attorneys to join its expanding California practice. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who want sophisticated work, meaningful client relationships, and a clear path to long-term advancement and ownership in a collegial, high-performing environment.

Open Levels:

  • 7th–10th Year Associate
  • Senior Counsel / Partner-Track (20+ Years Experience)

Bonus & Incentives:

  • 1,850 billable hours: $10,000 bonus
  • 1,900+ hours: $5,000–$7,500 per additional 50 hours (band-dependent)
  • Uncapped production bonuses
  • $5,000 year-end holiday bonus (prorated first year)
  • 10% origination credit on self-generated business

Culture Highlights:

  • Highly collegial, transparent, and collaborative environment
  • Long-tenured attorneys across multiple offices
  • Weekly Friday breakfasts and monthly firm lunches
  • Birthday and anniversary celebrations
  • Signature firm events: holiday party, retreats, summer socials
  • Robust pro bono program supporting 35+ organizations
  • Student work programs supporting local high school students

Partnership / Shareholder Track:

Shareholder Levels:

  • Non-Voting Shareholder
  • Voting Shareholder(Both levels carry equal equity)

Eligibility Guidelines:

Non-Voting Shareholder

  • 8–10+ years of practice
  • Internal candidates: $375k–$400k+ recurring book (sustained 2+ years)
  • Lateral candidates: $500k–$750k+ recurring book

Voting Shareholder

  • Internal or lateral: $1MM+ recurring book over 2–3 years

Thresholds subject to change based on firm needs and market conditions.

Requirements

  • Current CA State License
  • Strong job stability
  • Solid academic credentials
  • Recent and meaningful experience in the relevant practice area
  • No insurance defense backgrounds (especially where insurer conflicts may arise)
  • Hybrid schedule: 1–2 WFH days/week after training
  • Training period (first ~3 months): in-office daily

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Firm-paid life insurance
  • 401(k) (non-matching)
  • Unlimited PTO (performance-based approval)
  • Paid or reimbursed parking (office-dependent)
  • In-house MCLEs + support for external training

Numbers & Facts

LocationSan Francisco, CA
Salary$5,000–$7,500 Per Hour

Skills

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  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Family Lawunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Pro Bonounmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
  • Work From Homeunmatched

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