Job Description
Job Description
Leap Frog Divorce is growing and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent clients in divorce and paternity matters. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations such as navigating prenuptial agreements, mediation, and attending court hearings for divorce, paternity, parenting, time sharing, equitable distribution, alimony/spousal support, child support and related matters.
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:
$125,000 base plus performance commission
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with senior partners and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
- Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgements, and orders for a high volume of cases
- Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current
- Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed
- Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
Qualifications:
- Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
- Must be a licensed attorney in good standing in Florida
- Must have handled at least 40 hearings, 20 trials, and at least 20 mediations
- Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
- Demonstrated ability to provide empathy
About Company
WHAT IS LEAP FROG DIVORCE ABOUT?
Leap Frog Divorce is an innovative, virtual law firm. Each team member works remotely.
I started Leap Frog Divorce with a specific purpose. To provide access to high-quality divorce and other family law legal services with more payment options and a better client experience than my competitors.
Here are just some of the value we provide each of our clients:
- A client-centered approach to everything we do
- Zealous representation throughout the legal process
- A team approach to solving legal problems where the client and lawyer work together as a team and stay in regular and consistent contact with each other
- Access to legal services with a wide variety of custom payment options
- A primary focus on negotiating and settling divorces without the need to resort to a costly trial
- Strong, experienced, and aggressive advocacy when hearings and/or trial is necessary to protect the client's rights
- Emotional support during one of the most stressful times in anyone's life