Associate Attorney

We are seeking a motivated associate attorney to join our eight-person team. This is a litigation-focused role in which you will handle your own caseload of low- to moderate-complexity family law matters with the significant and ongoing support of all firm attorneys, including the principal. You will work in a highly collaborative environment where multiple attorneys and staff engage on client matters together, and where asking questions and learning is not just tolerated — it is the culture. This is an exceptional opportunity for a trial-minded attorney who wants real courtroom experience, room to grow, and a firm that invests in its people. Responsibilities Manage an independent docket of low- to moderate-complexity family law cases from intake through resolution Appear at hearings, depositions, and mediations as lead counsel Receive significant and ongoing support from all firm attorneys, including the principal, across all aspects of litigation Draft motions, orders, pleadings, discovery, and correspondence Collaborate with firm colleagues on shared client matters Maintain organized and timely case files using the firm’s practice management system (LEAP) Requirements Active Florida Bar membership in good standing At least two years of Florida Bar licensure Demonstrated trial or litigation experience Strong written and oral advocacy skills Ability to manage a caseload independently Preferred Prior family law experience (not required — we will train the right litigator) Familiarity with LEAP or similar legal practice management software Experience in Southwest Florida courts #J-18808-Ljbffr