Family Law Attorney

Role Overview

• Represent clients in a full range of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, post‑judgment issues, dependency, and domestic violence.
• Develop and execute tailored legal strategies based on case facts, client goals, and applicable law.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings, mediations, negotiations, evidentiary proceedings, and trials with confidence and professionalism.
• Meet with clients regularly to discuss case progress, evaluate options, and determine next steps, ensuring proactive communication about significant developments.
• Draft, review, and supervise legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to support litigation and settlement strategies.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external professionals, including expert witnesses, to strengthen case outcomes.
• Assign and oversee work performed by legal support staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and firm standards.
• Provide the firm with copies of all client‑provided and attorney‑drafted documents to support seamless case management.
• Track billable time and value delivered in accordance with firm policies and expectations.
• Participate in bi‑weekly case review meetings with firm leadership to assess strategy, support needs, and payment status.
• Contribute to firm performance by meeting key metrics, demonstrating accountability, and supporting a collaborative team culture.
• Travel to Tampa and St. Petersburg courts as needed for hearings, trials, and other proceedings.

Requirements

• A licensed Florida attorney in good standing with a JD from an accredited law school.
• In good, current standing with the Florida State Bar.
• An experienced family law practitioner with at least three years of experience handling divorce, custody, support, post‑judgment issues, dependency, and domestic violence matters.
• A confident litigator with proven experience preparing for and conducting hearings, trials, mediations, and negotiations.
• A strong legal writer with the ability to draft high‑quality pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, and settlement agreements.
• A strategic thinker who can analyze case facts, identify risks, and develop client‑centered legal strategies.
• An organized professional who can manage a demanding caseload while maintaining meticulous records and meeting deadlines.
• A clear, empathetic communicator who can guide clients through emotionally charged situations with discretion and professionalism.
• A proactive problem‑solver who takes ownership of tasks, anticipates needs, and follows through consistently.
• Someone comfortable working remotely, managing digital workflows, and maintaining accountability in a virtual environment.
• Someone who holds a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for occasional travel.
• Experience with remote work (preferred).

Benefits

• Fully remote role with flexible scheduling.
• Consistent flow of qualified family law cases.
• No marketing, intake, or lead‑generation responsibilities.
• Administrative and paralegal support provided.
• Competitive hourly compensation with predictable payments.
• Autonomy in managing your caseload and litigation strategy.
• Collaborative case review meetings with firm leadership.
• Opportunity to work with an established, AV‑rated, woman‑owned firm.
• Meaningful, mission‑driven work supporting families.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture.