Family Attorney

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.

$125,000 base plus performance commission

• 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

• 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

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