Family Law Attorney (Remote)

Trueline is seeking an Attorney to join their team in Westlake Village. This is a hands-on litigation role for an experienced family law attorney who wants meaningful client work, professional growth, and a collaborative environment without micromanagement.

What You'll Do as the Attorney:

• Manage family law matters from intake through resolution, including hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations
• Handle discovery end to end, including drafting and responding, reviewing production, and preparing motions when needed
• Prepare clear, accurate, and timely pleadings and legal documents
• Develop practical case strategies focused on strong outcomes and cost efficiency for clients
• Advise and support clients through emotionally complex situations with empathy and confidence
• Appear in court for hearings and conferences; trial exposure without pressure to be first chair
• Track billable time and manage a steady caseload independently
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff in a team-oriented environment
• Mentor junior team members and assist with training as needed
• Stay current on California family law developments and best practices

Must-Haves as the Attorney:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of family law experience
• Comfort handling evidentiary hearings and contested matters
• Strong written, verbal, and courtroom communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
• High emotional intelligence and professionalism when working with high-conflict matters
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Valid California Class C driver's license and reliable transportation

Nice-to-Haves as the Attorney:

• Experience working with high net worth clients
• Familiarity with Clio, LawYaw, or similar case management tools
• Interest in long-term growth, leadership, or partner-track opportunities
• Business development mindset and ability to originate clients

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary range of $150,000 to $190,000
• Monthly billable expectation of 100 to 120 hours with bonus potential for exceeding targets
• Origination bonus for self-sourced clients
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off
• Firm-paid continuing education and professional development
• Clear growth paths, including support toward family law specialization
• Hybrid schedule available after a 60-day period.
• A stable, close-knit firm culture with hands-on training and long-term investment in attorneys

Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.