Remote Family Law Attorney

Overview

Location: Tampa / St. Petersburg, Florida

Position Type: Remote with occasional travel

A law firm is seeking a seasoned Family Law Attorney to work in a flexible, remote environment. The role involves providing high-level advocacy for clients dealing with sensitive family law matters including divorce, custody, support, post-judgment issues, dependency, and domestic violence. The attorney will utilize litigation, negotiation, and strategic planning skills to achieve effective outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a broad range of family law cases such as divorce, custody, child and spousal support, post-judgment issues, dependency, and domestic violence.
• Develop and implement tailored legal strategies based on case facts, client goals, and applicable law.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, mediations, negotiations, evidentiary proceedings, and trials.
• Meet regularly with clients to discuss case progress, evaluate options, and determine next steps, ensuring proactive communication.
• Draft, review, and supervise legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to support litigation and settlement strategies.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external professionals, including expert witnesses.
• Assign and oversee work performed by legal support staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and firm standards.
• Provide copies of all client-provided and attorney-drafted documents to support case management.
• Track billable time and value delivered according to firm policies.
• Participate in bi-weekly case review meetings with firm leadership to assess strategy, support needs, and payment status.
• Meet key performance metrics and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Travel to Tampa and St. Petersburg courts as needed for hearings, trials, and other proceedings.

Qualifications

• Licensed Florida attorney in good standing with a JD from an accredited law school.
• At least three years of experience practicing family law, including divorce, custody, support, post-judgment issues, dependency, and domestic violence.
• Proven litigation experience preparing for and conducting hearings, trials, mediations, and negotiations.
• Strong legal writing skills with the ability to draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• Strategic thinker capable of analyzing case facts, identifying risks, and developing client-centered legal strategies.
• Organized professional able to manage a demanding caseload while maintaining meticulous records and meeting deadlines.
• Clear and empathetic communicator able to guide clients through emotionally charged situations with discretion and professionalism.
• Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks and follows through consistently.
• Comfortable working remotely, managing digital workflows, and maintaining accountability in a virtual environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for occasional travel.
• Experience with remote work is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote role with flexible scheduling.
• Consistent flow of qualified family law cases.
• No marketing, intake, or lead-generation responsibilities.
• Administrative and paralegal support provided.
• Competitive hourly compensation with predictable payments.
• Autonomy in managing caseload and litigation strategy.
• Collaborative case review meetings with firm leadership.
• Opportunity to work with an established, AV-rated, woman-owned firm.
• Meaningful work supporting families.

Additional Information

• Employment is at-will and can be modified only by a written agreement signed by the managing partner.
• Equal opportunity employer making decisions based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs without discrimination based on protected characteristics.
• Job responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.