Family Law Attorney

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Our law firm is seeking a family attorney who can assist clients in navigating the sensitive legal issues of family law, including child custody, child abuse, and domestic violence. Jobseekers should be equally familiar with prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate, and be able to effectively engage in oral debate and negotiation even in highly stressful and emotional situations.

If you are driven by an opportunity to help people during one of the toughest times in their lives and have a proven track record of success, apply now.

$80,000 - $125,000+ DOE + Signing Bonus

• Create legal documents such as pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgements and orders for a high volume of cases
• Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
• Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
• Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
• Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
• Work in a hybrid model based out of the Miami office, with periodic in‑person days and travel as needed
• 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

• Strong knowledge base of representing plaintiffs and defendants
• Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high
• At least 1‑2 years of working in a law firm on family law issues as well as real estate (determining marital property) is necessary
• Extra consideration for those with a criminal justice background
• Undergraduate degree with a legal background and Juris Doctor degree required
• 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 4 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