Family Law Attorney
The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm • Miami, FL, US
Posted 13 days ago
Family Law Attorney (Signing Bonus + Hybrid)
Compensation: $100,000–$150,000 annually + quarterly performance bonuses + signing bonus + end-of-year bonus
Location: Miami, FL | Hybrid – Minimal In-Office Requirements
A rewarding legal career. Competitive compensation. The flexibility you deserve.
At The Florida Probate & Family Law Firm, we believe exceptional attorneys deserve more than just a competitive paycheck. We're offering an opportunity to build a meaningful legal career with a collaborative team, strong operational support, and the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We're growing and looking for an experienced Family Law Attorney who is passionate about advocating for clients, confident in the courtroom, and ready to make a meaningful impact.
Why Join Our Team?
We invest in our attorneys' success, professional development, and well-being.
Compensation & Financial Benefits
Competitive annual compensation of $100,000–$150,000, plus performance-based incentives
Signing bonus for qualified candidates
Generous quarterly performance bonuses
End-of-year bonus opportunities
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance
Hybrid schedule with minimal in-office requirements
10–15 paid holidays annually
10+ days of paid vacation/PTO
Paid parental leave benefits
Health, Wellness & Professional Growth
Comprehensive health insurance
Gap insurance and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Education reimbursement and professional development opportunities
International firm retreats
Quarterly team-building events
Collaborative team environment with experienced attorneys and dedicated support staff
- 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.
- 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
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 of 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.
- 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
Compensation
$100,000 - $150,000 yearly + generous quarterly bonus + signing bonus
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.
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