Family Litigation Attorney

Responsibilities

• Work in a hybrid model where in-person is rarely required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 3+ 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.
• Prowess in managing 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.

About The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm

We are a Miami-based litigation and transactional law firm specializing in probate and family law. Our team helps clients take care of what matters to them most—their family. We are a highly skilled, dedicated team of professionals who take pride in fully understanding clients’ needs and goals. We are known for strategic advocacy, a client-centered approach, and a collaborative work culture that values operational excellence and professional growth.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes health insurance, gap insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) with matching, 10–15 paid holidays per year, 10+ PTO/vacation days, parental leave, an international firm retreat, quarterly team-building days, an end-of-year bonus, education reimbursement, and more.