Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Family Law Attorney (Solo Practice)

Location: Tampa, FL

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Family Law Attorney to lead a dedicated office in Tampa, Florida. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about family law and is ready to operate with a high degree of autonomy while receiving the support and resources of an established firm.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full caseload of family law matters from consultation through final resolution.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, depositions, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Handle cases involving divorce, child custody and timesharing, child support, alimony, paternity, domestic violence injunctions, post-judgment modifications, and enforcement actions.
• Develop legal strategies and provide sound legal advice tailored to each client's objectives.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, marital settlement agreements, parenting plans, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive legal arguments.
• Negotiate settlements while advocating for clients' best interests.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, ensuring they are informed throughout the legal process.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Tampa office and collaborate with support staff to ensure efficient case management.
• Mentor and work closely with paralegals and administrative staff to maintain high-quality legal services.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation using the firm's case management system.
• Ensure compliance with Florida Bar rules, court procedures, and firm policies.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships within the legal community.

Required Qualifications

• Active member in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of Florida family law litigation experience .
• Demonstrated experience independently handling family law cases from inception through trial.
• Strong courtroom advocacy and litigation skills.
• Experience conducting hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple active cases while meeting strict deadlines.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with the firm's leadership team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing or supervising a legal office or legal team.
• Established litigation experience in Hillsborough County and surrounding jurisdictions.
• Experience using legal case management software such as Rocket Matter or similar platforms.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate is an experienced, self-motivated attorney who combines strong litigation skills with exceptional client service. They are confident managing complex family law matters independently, possess sound judgment, and enjoy leading an office while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a thriving family law practice while benefiting from the operational support and resources of an established organization. The ideal attorney is driven, compassionate, and committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for clients during some of the most challenging times in their lives.