Family Litigation Attorney

Family Litigation Attorney

Join us at The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact in the lives of families. You'll guide clients through sensitive legal challenges such as child custody, domestic violence, and divorce, using your skills in negotiation and oral debate to advocate effectively, even under pressure. We're proud of our collaborative and client-focused work culture, where growth and operational excellence are key.

Here, you'll receive comprehensive benefits, including health and life insurance, a 401(k) with matching, and professional development opportunities. With our generous incentive compensation plan, signing bonus, and commitment to your growth, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values both personal and professional advancement. If you're ready to help families during crucial times and have a history of success, let's build a future together.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hybrid model where in-person is rarely required.
• Represent clients in divorce proceedings, including high-conflict matters—handling motion practice, discovery, mediation, and evidentiary hearings.
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments; analyze facts and law; and design, execute, and continuously refine litigation and settlement strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Advocate effectively at hearings, mediations, and conferences, delivering clear oral arguments and principled negotiation to drive durable resolutions.
• Draft and perfect pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, proposed orders, and related contracts across a high-volume docket.
• Collaborate closely with paralegals, partners, and outside professionals to ensure timely matter progression and high-quality work product.
• Manage the equitable distribution of marital assets—including real property, business interests, and retirement accounts—retaining financial and valuation experts as appropriate.
• Maintain meticulous file management and deadline control, ensuring strict compliance with the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, local rules, and e-filing/e-service protocols.
• Provide precise legal counsel and draft marital property, prenuptial, and postnuptial agreements that reflect client goals and Florida law.
• Perform targeted legal research and develop work plans that anticipate risks, evidentiary needs, and settlement opportunities.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel to keep cases moving and expectations clear.
• Handle the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings as needed
• Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
• Attend court proceedings as needed to represent clients
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited U.S. law school.
• Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• ABA membership and Spanish proficiency are strong pluses.
• Minimum 3+ years of family law litigation experience, including contested and uncontested matters.
• Demonstrated success advocating in trials, mediations, and evidentiary hearings.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with composure in highly emotional, high-stress situations.
• Proven ability to manage a heavy caseload with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines.
• Working knowledge of real-estate issues that intersect with family law (e.g., title, homestead, QDROs, equity distribution).
• Strong legal research and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail and file hygiene.
• Familiarity with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, local rules, and e-filing/e-service protocols.
• Active member of the ABA (American Bar Association)
• 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
• Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred

Compensation $100,000 - $150,000 yearly + generous bonus + signing bonus