Associate Attorney - Family Law - Florida

Woolsey Morcom is uniquely positioned to provide our clients with the excellence associated with a large law firm, higher-end outcomes, and the litigation skills of long-time trial lawyers. Our team takes pride in offering unparalleled client service and is committed to helping clients achieve the best possible legal outcome.Woolsey Morcom is looking to expand our growing family law practice. We are currently seeking an Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience to represent clients in a broad range of Florida family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, child custody and time-sharing, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, paternity, modification, enforcement, and related proceedings.Compensation package TBD based on experience.ResponsibilitiesRepresent clients in Florida family law matters, including divorce, paternity, parental responsibility, parenting plans, time-sharing, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, modifications, enforcement, and contempt proceedingsDraft, review, and argue motions, pleadings, petitions, responses, proposed orders, settlement agreements, parenting plans, financial affidavits, and other family law filingsManage discovery and mandatory disclosure, including financial affidavits, production requests, interrogatories, requests for admissions, subpoenas, and document reviewAnalyze financial records and case materials related to income, assets, liabilities, child support, alimony, and equitable distributionPrepare clients for hearings, mediation, depositions, settlement conferences, and trialTake and defend depositions as neededCoordinate with expert witnesses and professionals, including forensic accountants, business valuation experts, real estate appraisers, vocational experts, guardians ad litem, parenting coordinators, and mental health professionals, as appropriateAttend and advocate for clients at mediations, temporary relief hearings, motion hearings, evidentiary hearings, final hearings, and non-jury trialsCommunicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and the internal legal team to move cases forward efficiently and professionallyDevelop case strategy in collaboration with partners, paralegals, and support staffMaintain accurate case files, deadlines, billing entries, and client communicationsAttending mediation and settlement conferencesQualificationsThe successful candidate will have 3+ years of litigation experience in FloridaMust be an active member in good standing with The Florida BarCourtroom experience required; experience handling hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials preferredStrong legal research, writing, and analytical skillsExcellent verbal communication and client counseling skillsAbility to handle sensitive and emotionally charged matters with professionalism, empathy, and discretionDeadline- and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and case management skillsDesire to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environmentAbility to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced litigation practiceOccasional travel required throughout FloridaTo be considered, please apply with a resume.
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