Family Law Attorney - Signing Bonus - Hybrid
Job Description
Family Law Attorney (Signing Bonus / Hybrid)
Our law group is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support.
The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues, such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today
Compensation:$100,000 - $150,000 yearly + generous quarterly bonus + signing bonus
Responsibilities:
- Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
- Keep client files properly organized and up to date
- Communicate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move through the civil litigation process
- Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
- Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
- 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:
- Must have worked on family law issues for at least 1-2 years; handling of real estate also required
- 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position
- Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
- Previous criminal justice or other legal background preferred
- 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.
- Proven ability to manage 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 Company
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.
