Family Litigation Attorney

Overview

A Florida-based probate and family law firm is seeking a Family Litigation Attorney to handle sensitive legal matters including child custody, domestic violence, and divorce cases. This role involves guiding clients through complex family law issues with strong negotiation and oral advocacy skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with minimal in-person requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings
• Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to advance civil litigation cases
• Analyze client situations to develop strategic legal plans
• Represent clients in divorce proceedings, including high-conflict cases, handling motion practice, discovery, mediation, and evidentiary hearings
• Conduct comprehensive client assessments and design litigation and settlement strategies aligned with client goals
• Advocate effectively at hearings, mediations, and conferences with clear oral arguments and principled negotiation
• Draft and refine pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, judgments, proposed orders, and related contracts
• Work closely with paralegals, partners, and external professionals to ensure timely case progression and quality work
• Manage equitable distribution of marital assets such as real property, business interests, and retirement accounts, engaging financial and valuation experts as needed
• Maintain meticulous file management and deadline control in 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 consistent with client objectives and Florida law
• Conduct 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 maintain case momentum and clear expectations

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active membership in the Florida Bar in good standing
• Minimum of 3 years of family law litigation experience, including contested and uncontested matters
• Proven success advocating in trials, mediations, and evidentiary hearings
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, maintaining composure in high-stress, emotional situations
• Ability to manage a heavy caseload independently 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 attention to detail and file management
• Familiarity with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, local rules, and e-filing/e-service protocols
• A 4-year degree with a legal background is required
• Previous criminal justice or other legal experience preferred
• ABA membership and Spanish proficiency are considered strong pluses

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $100,000 - $150,000 annually
• Generous quarterly bonus and signing bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, life, gap, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• 10–15 paid holidays per year
• Over 10 PTO/vacation days
• Parental leave
• Education reimbursement
• Quarterly team-building days and an international firm retreat
• End-of-year bonus

Location

Miami, Florida (Hybrid work model with minimal in-person requirements)