Family Law Attorney, Pensacola FL

Location

Pensacola, Florida (Remote)

Remote position with required attendance for in-person court appearances within Florida's First Judicial Circuit when necessary.

Position Overview

A growing Family Law practice is seeking an experienced Senior Family Law Attorney to handle complex family law matters, lead litigation strategy, and oversee a dedicated support team. This role is ideal for a highly motivated attorney with substantial courtroom experience who is looking for a leadership opportunity within a client-focused and results-driven environment.

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, supervise paralegals and legal support staff, and serve as lead counsel in contested family law matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of family law matters from intake through resolution
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials
• Serve as lead trial attorney in contested family law cases
• Develop case strategy and provide legal guidance to clients
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, agreements, and other legal documents
• Supervise and mentor paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff
• Ensure cases move efficiently through the litigation process
• Maintain strong client communication and exceptional client service
• Attend in-person court appearances within the First Judicial Circuit when required

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 4 years of full-time experience practicing Family Law, Divorce Law, or Civil Litigation
• Trial experience as lead attorney in at least 6 trials lasting one day or longer within the past two years
• Strong litigation and courtroom advocacy skills
• Proven ability to manage legal support staff and provide leadership to a team
• Excellent organizational, communication, and case management abilities
• Willingness to pursue Florida Bar Board Certification in Family Law if not already certified

Preferred

• Florida Bar Board Certification in Family Law
• Extensive family law litigation experience
• Experience handling high-conflict custody, support, and property division matters
• Leadership experience within a law firm environment

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident litigator who thrives in the courtroom, takes ownership of their cases, and enjoys leading a team. This individual should be highly organized, client-focused, and committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while contributing to the firm's long-term growth.

What We Offer

• Remote work flexibility
• Established support team
• Challenging and rewarding family law cases
• Leadership and professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive firm culture
• Competitive compensation package based on experience