Family Law Associate Attorney

Job Details Family Law Associate Attorney for a specialty North Florida firm Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 per year A bit about us: We're a boutique family law firm that serves North Florida. Why join us? Manageable billable requirement (120/mo) Realistic caseload (35-40 per attorney) Great reputation Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Family Law Attorney licensed to practice in the State of Florida. The ideal candidate is a confident litigator and skilled negotiator who can manage a diverse caseload while delivering exceptional client service. Key Responsibilities Represent clients in all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, legal separation, child custody and visitation, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of marital assets, paternity, and domestic violence injunctions Draft, review, and file all necessary legal documents including pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, parenting plans, and court orders Conduct legal research and develop case strategies in accordance with Florida statutes and case law Appear in Florida circuit courts for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials Advise clients on their rights and legal options in a clear, empathetic manner Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and support staff to manage case files efficiently Maintain compliance with Florida Bar rules and ethical standards Meet billing and productivity targets as established by firm management Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar (required) 1-5 years of family law experience (associate or senior level depending on firm need) Demonstrated courtroom experience in Florida circuit courts Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with multiple deadlines Proficiency with case management software (Clio, MyCase, or similar) Preferred Qualifications Board certification in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar Experience with high-asset divorce or complex custody matters Familiarity with collaborative divorce or mediation processes Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus in many Florida markets Compensation & Benefits 100% employee premium coverage for base health plan (~$6,000 annual value) Dental and vision coverage 100% firm-paid short and long-term disability premiums (includes maternity leave insurance) 401(k) with 3% safe harbor contribution after one year (retroactive to first year) 13 days PTO per year (up to 3 days rollover) 11 paid holidays including 3 days at Thanksgiving and Christmas Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. Background Checks 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. Privacy and Consent Notice 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 Jobot