Senior Family Law Litigation Attorney

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Senior Family Law Litigation Attorney

Full-Time | Hybrid (2 Remote / 3 On-Site) | Fort Lauderdale, FL
$155,000-$185,000 + Benefits

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney with strong litigation and trial experience to handle complex, high-value family law cases. This role is ideal for an experienced family law attorney who can independently manage divorce, custody, and high-asset matters from intake through resolution.

We are looking for a strategic, courtroom-ready attorney with experience in contested family law litigation, including hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings. Trial experience is strongly preferred.

Why Join Mayersohn Law Group

• High-value family law cases (not volume-based)
• Competitive compensation with performance-based structure
• Hybrid schedule (2 remote days per week)
• Dedicated paralegal and administrative support
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Structured systems and operational support
• AV-rated, litigation-focused law firm

Key Responsibilities

Family Law Litigation

• Serve as lead family law attorney on divorce, custody, support, and post-judgment matters
• Handle contested family law cases, including high-asset divorce and complex custody disputes
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial
• Maintain strong courtroom presence and advocacy

Case Strategy and Management

• Develop and execute litigation strategies for complex family law matters
• Identify risks, financial issues, and evidentiary challenges early
• Manage cases from intake through final resolution with full ownership
• Maintain organized, deadline-driven case management

Legal Drafting and Analysis

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements
• Conduct legal research and apply strong analytical reasoning
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediation, and trial

Client Communication

• Advise clients on legal strategy, risk, and case progression
• Communicate clearly and professionally in sensitive situations
• Manage expectations with a high level of discretion and empathy

Qualifications

Required

• Significant Florida family law experience
• Strong litigation background in family law cases
• Courtroom experience (hearings, evidentiary proceedings; trial preferred)
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• Ability to manage cases independently
• Ability to meet billable hour requirements

Preferred

• Trial experience in family law matters
• Experience with high-asset divorce, business valuation, or complex financial issues
• Experience mentoring or leading support staff

Core Skills

• Family law litigation and case strategy
• Courtroom advocacy and trial preparation
• Legal writing and drafting
• Case management and organization
• Client communication and relationship management
• Strategic thinking and decision-making

About Mayersohn Law Group, P.A.

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is an AV-rated, NAMWOLF-certified South Florida law firm known for excellence in litigation. Founded by Leah Mayersohn, a former prosecutor with decades of high-stakes trial experience, the firm represents clients in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, and Commercial Litigation.

Our mission: Relentless where it matters. Deliberate at every turn.
We pursue outcomes with tenacity while applying thoughtful, strategic judgment at each step.

We are guided by our PATHS values:

P - Purposeful
Every motion, call, and meeting has a reason behind it. If it doesn't move the case or the client forward, we don't do it.
A - Accountable
We own our responsibilities from start to finish, inside and outside of the courtroom.
T - Trustworthy
Clients trust us with their freedom, families, reputations, and wealth. We protect that with discretion, care, and the seriousness their matters deserve. H - Honest
We communicate clearly and truthfully with clients and each other, even when the conversation is difficult S - Strategic
We bring savvy and real-world judgment to every situation, not just legal knowledge. We think before we act and choose the move that advances the client.