Family Law Attorney

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters from start to finish
• Advises clients on strategy, risk, and next steps
• Drafts, reviews, and argues pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Prepares for and participates in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Works closely with paralegals and support staff to keep matters progressing
• Maintains strong client communication and high service standards
• Identifies legal and procedural issues early and drives cases toward resolution

Requirements

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
• 5+ years of family law experience
• Substantive trial experience in family law, including first chair trial work, evidentiary hearings, contested custody and asset division trials, and motion practice
• Experience negotiating with opposing counsel and appearing before judges in court proceedings
• Ability to independently manage a full family law caseload
• Experience managing high conflict client relationships
• Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills
• Strong organization, follow through, and professional judgment