Associate Attorney - Family Law Litigation​/o

Established South Florida firm dedicated exclusively to the practice of marital and family law is seeking an experienced Family Law Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The firm offers a steady, supportive and community-centric atmosphere. Their legal experts offer a unique understanding of the often complex legal issues involved in family law cases. Whether a case involves a pre-nuptial agreement, a divorce, a child support issue or any other family law matter, they use their expertise to guide clients through the process, in a professional and respectful manner.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of family law experience, will possess strong legal research and writing skills, experience in litigation, and a comprehensive understanding of family law procedures. Successful candidates will be grounded and motivated to help clients with their family law matters, will have a calm, empathetic and compassionate demeanor with a commitment to protecting the clients’ rights through negotiation or litigation.

The position is full-time and onsite in the Coral Gables, FL area.

• Independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion in all areas of family law including divorce, pre and post-nuptial agreements, time sharing & parenting plans, alimony, child support, and domestic violence
• Preparing and arguing motions
• Handling discovery
• Conducting depositions
• Attending mediations
• Conducting legal research
• Staying current with changes in family law and legal practice

• Must have a Florida Bar license in good standing
• Must have 3+ years of Family Law experience and litigation experience
• Must have familiarity with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
• Must have experience with discovery, depositions, hearings, meditations and trial prep.
• Must have excellent research and exceptional writing skills to draft petitions, responsive pleadings, motions, discovery, and all other pertinent pleadings in family law cases
• Must have exceptional attention to detail and a strong work ethic
• Must be results driven with the ability to analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action
• Must have outstanding written and oral communication and organizational skills
• Experience in negotiation and alternative dispute resolution techniques
• Ability to handle multiple cases efficiently while maintaining high-quality work product
• Good organizational skills with experience managing legal administrative tasks within a busy law office environment
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while independently managing responsibilities.
• This position offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your expertise while making a meaningful impact on clients’ lives through effective family law advocacy.