Family Law Litigation Associate Attorney (339/o)
Job Description
Job Description
Respected Broward County Florida based law firm is seeking an experienced Family Law/Divorce Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team. The firm truly cares about their clients and strives to make a positive difference in their lives. They handle cases for clients from all walks of life including high profile individuals and cases will run from the straight forward to the very complex. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive firm that values professional growth and excellence in legal practice.
Ideal candidates will be empathetic and compassionate with a commitment to protecting the clients’ rights through negotiation or litigation. Thoughtfully assisting clients every step of the way through the legal process, helping them develop realistic, long-term resolutions, protecting their legal interests and working relentlessly toward favorable outcomes. Successful candidates will have 3+ years of family law experience and have experience litigating cases from start to finish. The position is full-time and onsite.
Responsibilities include:
- Independently manage a caseload from inception to conclusion in all areas of family law including divorce, post-divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, paternity issues, domestic violence and prenuptial agreements
- Preparing and arguing motions
- Handling discovery
- Conducting depositions
- Attending mediations
- Conducting legal research
- Staying current with changes in family law and legal practice
Qualifications:
- 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