Senior Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Coconut Grove, Miami, FL (in-office)

About the Role

Miami Family Law Group is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney to lead family law matters—divorce, custody, complex asset division, and related disputes—from strategy through resolution. This is a high-accountability role for a confident Florida litigator who will independently manage 40–50 active cases, advise clients directly, and appear in court.

What You'll Own: Client relationships from intake through settlement or trial, case strategy, negotiation, and court representation, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and depositions, and building your own book of business as you grow.

What You'll Get: Genuine autonomy—you make strategic decisions and own outcomes, experienced partners who collaborate when you need input, not oversight, and paralegals and admin staff handling scheduling, document management, and administrative load.

We're looking for someone who is strategic, responsive, and professionally unflappable—someone who takes ownership of their cases and holds themselves to a high standard because you care, not because you're being monitored.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of family law matters from start to finish
• Advise clients on case strategy, risk, and next steps
• Draft, review, and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings
• Prepare for and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to keep matters progressing
• Maintain strong client communication and high service standards
• Identify legal and procedural issues early and drive cases toward resolution

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing
• 7+ years of family law experience
• Strong litigation experience, including hearings and motion practice
• Ability to independently manage a family law caseload
• Excellent written, verbal, and client communication skills
• Strong organization, follow-through, and professional judgment

Preferred:

• Experience handling complex or high-conflict family law matters
• Strong mediation and settlement skills
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys or legal staff

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000–$175,000 - The total compensation range, including bonus opportunities, will be based on the candidate’s years of experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement
• PTO + CLE budget for continuing education

Why Join Miami Family Law Group

We're a growing firm with a strong reputation for high-quality legal work, and we're looking for a senior attorney who wants to be a cornerstone of that growth — not just another hire.

• Substantive, complex work — You'll own 40–50 active probate and trust disputes at any given time.
• Average case value: $20,000. You'll advise clients directly from intake through settlement or trial, managing strategy independently with collaborative input from partners.
• Real ownership & autonomy — You'll draft pleadings, lead depositions, and argue motions. Senior attorneys here have genuine decision-making authority—they trust you to do your best work.
• Organized, well-run practice — We use Clio Manage and structured workflows so you spend time lawyering, not hunting for files. Paralegals and admin staff handle scheduling, document management, and deadline tracking.
• Intentional growth — We're adding 2–3 attorneys over the next 18 months. This role is part of deliberate practice expansion.
• Direct client relationships — You'll build real relationships with high-net-worth families navigating difficult moments. This creates loyalty and the opportunity to grow your own book of business over time.

About Miami Family Law Group

We're a firm built on high-quality legal representation during life's most critical moments. Our practice areas include Family Law and Probate & Estate Litigation—areas that frequently intersect, giving attorneys complex, varied work.

What We've Built: Structured workflows using Clio Manage. Experienced attorneys who mentor and delegate. A stable team (low turnover). Systems and support staff that let you focus on complex legal work.

Our Culture: We trust experienced attorneys to do their best work. You'll have autonomy and support, not isolation or micromanagement. We've invested in systems and mentorship so you can focus on what you trained for.

Company Description

Miami Family Law Group is a firm delivering high-quality legal representation during life's most critical moments. We practice in family law and probate/estate litigation—areas that frequently intersect when families face disputes over assets, inheritance, or guardianship.

What We Stand For:
Substantive, complex work (not high-volume commodity cases)
Organized operations with structured workflows and real support staff
Attorney autonomy paired with genuine mentorship
A team culture where experienced professionals are trusted to do their best work
Intentional growth—we're expanding thoughtfully

Company Description

Miami Family Law Group is a firm delivering high-quality legal representation during life's most critical moments. We practice in family law and probate/estate litigation—areas that frequently intersect when families face disputes over assets, inheritance, or guardianship.\r\n\r\nWhat We Stand For:\r\nSubstantive, complex work (not high-volume commodity cases)\r\nOrganized operations with structured workflows and real support staff\r\nAttorney autonomy paired with genuine mentorship\r\nA team culture where experienced professionals are trusted to do their best work\r\nIntentional growth—we're expanding thoughtfully