Family Law Associate

Family Law Associate $140000 - $160000 per year | Fort Myers, FL | On-site | Permanent A bit about us: We have grown from two forward-thinking partners to become the largest locally based, full-service regional firm serving the needs of our clients throughout Florida. Our office provides a wide variety of services including Real Estate, Litigation and Estate Planning to our clients. We believe it is very important to understand the tenets that we follow in our relationships with our clients. These tenets are how we want to be judged, and what we want used as criteria in selecting us for legal representation. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of our profession. Our goal is to continually demonstrate the Firm’s capabilities and experience, and to build and maintain trust between our clients and us. The only result that we will accept is the one that our clients expect us to deliver. Why join us? Profit Sharing Plan 401K Excellent Health Benefits Mentorship & Growth Free Parking Employee Assistance Program And Much More! Job Details This attorney will represent clients in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support, and related issues. The ideal candidate will have strong courtroom skills, a client-centered approach, and the ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with professionalism and discretion. Responsibilities Represent clients in all aspects of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, child custody (time-sharing), child support, and alimony. Handle contested and uncontested divorce proceedings from inception through final resolution. Draft pleadings, financial affidavits, marital settlement agreements, and other legal documents. Conduct discovery, depositions, mediations, and hearings. Appear in court for case management conferences, evidentiary hearings, and trials. Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and strategic options in family law disputes. Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively on behalf of clients. Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups when matters intersect with trusts & estates, tax, or business law. Maintain strong client relationships and provide compassionate, responsive service. Participate in business development and community involvement initiatives. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar. 3+ years of family law experience preferred (divorce, custody, and support matters). Strong litigation and courtroom experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities. Ability to manage a caseload independently while working within a team-oriented environment. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr