Family Law Attorney
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$100000 - $170000 per year |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale, Florida open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
Position Summary
Represent clients through the full lifecycle of Florida divorce and family-law matters with strong advocacy, sound judgment, timely communication, and compassionate service.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage an assigned caseload from intake and pleadings through mediation, hearing, trial, and final judgment.
· Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement documents, and proposed orders.
· Appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials throughout Florida as assigned.
· Maintain timely client communication and clear documentation in the case-management system.
· Direct paralegal work, calendar deadlines, and collaborate with the legal team on case strategy.
· Meet ethical, quality, productivity, and client-service standards.
Required Qualifications
· Active, unrestricted membership in The Florida Bar.
· Family-law litigation experience in Florida.
· Strong legal writing, negotiation, courtroom, and client-management skills.
· Ability to manage competing deadlines and a full caseload.
· Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for proceedings when required.
Preferred Qualifications
· Three or more years of family-law experience.
· Trial experience and familiarity with Florida family-law rules.
· Rocket Matter or comparable case-management experience.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Family Law Attorney combines strong functional expertise with ownership, urgency, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to clients and team success. This individual communicates clearly, welcomes accountability, and can grow with a fast-moving, multi-office organization.