Experienced Litigation Attorney Family Law

McBride Legal Group, P.A. is seeking an experienced Florida-licensed litigation attorney to join our growing family law practice in Stuart, Florida. We are looking for an attorney who is confident in the courtroom, capable of independently managing an active caseload, and comfortable handling matters from initial strategy through resolution or trial. Our practice focuses on complex and contested family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, parental responsibility and timesharing, relocation, modifications, enforcement, paternity, and related litigation. The ideal candidate has meaningful litigation experience and strong judgment, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills. Prior family law experience is strongly preferred; however, we will consider experienced litigators from other practice areas, particularly former prosecutors, public defenders, and attorneys with substantial courtroom experience. This is an opportunity for an experienced attorney to join an established and growing practice with significant litigation volume, experienced support staff, modern legal technology, and the resources necessary to effectively represent clients. What You Will Do Independently manage contested cases and client relationships Develop case strategy and provide practical legal advice Draft and argue substantive motions Conduct and defend depositions Handle discovery and evidentiary issues Negotiate settlements and participate in mediation Prepare for and conduct evidentiary hearings and trials Work collaboratively with experienced paralegals and firm leadership Required Qualifications Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar Minimum 5-7 years of experience practicing law Significant litigation and courtroom experience Ability to independently manage a caseload from inception through resolution Experience handling evidentiary hearings, depositions, mediations, and/or trials Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills Excellent professional judgment, organization, and client communication skills Preferred Qualifications Florida family law experience Substantial first-chair hearing and/or trial experience Experience taking and defending depositions Experience handling complex or high-conflict litigation Former prosecutor or public defender experience is highly valued #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Plant City