Family Attorney

Overview

A Miami-based law firm is seeking a Family Attorney to assist clients with sensitive legal issues related to family law, including child custody, child abuse, domestic violence, prenuptial agreements, divorce, alimony, child support, and real estate matters. The role requires strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills, especially in high-stress and emotional situations.

Responsibilities

• Handle division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings
• Maintain organized and up-to-date client files
• Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
• Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to advance civil litigation cases
• Analyze client situations, understand needs, and develop strategic legal plans
• Work in a hybrid model based in the Miami office with periodic in-person days and travel as required
• Represent clients in divorce proceedings, including high-conflict cases, managing motion practice, discovery, mediation, and evidentiary hearings
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and design litigation and settlement strategies aligned with client objectives
• Advocate effectively at hearings, mediations, and conferences with clear oral arguments and principled negotiation
• Draft pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, proposed orders, and related contracts
• Collaborate with paralegals, partners, and outside professionals to ensure timely case progression and quality work
• Manage equitable distribution of marital assets, including real property, business interests, and retirement accounts, engaging financial and valuation experts as needed
• Maintain meticulous file management and deadline control, ensuring compliance with 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 reflecting client goals and Florida law
• Perform targeted legal research and develop work plans anticipating 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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active member of the Florida Bar in good standing
• Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA) preferred
• Minimum 4 years of family law litigation experience, including contested and uncontested matters
• Proven success advocating in trials, mediations, and evidentiary hearings
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, especially in high-emotion, high-stress situations
• Experience managing a heavy caseload with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines
• Working knowledge of real estate issues intersecting with family law (e.g., title, homestead, QDROs, equity distribution)
• Strong legal research and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail and file management
• Familiarity with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, local rules, and e-filing/e-service protocols
• Spanish proficiency is a strong plus
• Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $125,000 - $150,000 annually
• Generous bonus and signing bonus
• Health insurance, gap insurance, life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching
• 10–15 paid holidays per year
• 10+ PTO/vacation days
• Parental leave
• International firm retreat
• Quarterly team-building days
• End-of-year bonus
• Education reimbursement
• Incentive compensation plan

Location

• Hybrid work model based in Miami, Florida, with periodic in-person days and travel as needed