Family Law Attorney

Coastal Wave RecruitingIrvine, CA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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

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This job at Coastal Wave Recruiting is located in Irvine, CA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Coastal Wave Recruiting?

Candidates can expect pay range between $375,000–$750,000 for this role.

What employment applies to this position at Coastal Wave Recruiting?

Coastal Wave Recruiting lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Coastal Wave Recruiting is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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