Senior Family Law Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Family Law Litigation Attorney Full-Time | Onsite| Fort Lauderdale, FL
$155,000–$185,000 + Billable hour based incentives |
Benefits

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney with strong litigation and trial experience to handle complex, high-value family law cases. This role is ideal for an experienced family law attorney who can independently manage divorce, custody, and high-asset matters from intake through resolution.

We are looking for a strategic, courtroom-ready attorney with experience in contested family law litigation, including hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings. Trial experience is strongly preferred.

• High-value family law cases (not volume-based)
• Competitive compensation with performance-based structure
• Dedicated paralegal and administrative support
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Structured systems and operational support
• AV-rated, litigation-focused law firm

Family Law Litigation

• Serve as lead family law attorney on divorce, custody, support, and post-judgment matters
• Handle contested family law cases, including high-asset divorce and complex custody disputes
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial
• Maintain strong courtroom presence and advocacy

Case Strategy and Management

• Develop and execute litigation strategies for complex family law matters
• Identify risks, financial issues, and evidentiary challenges early
• Manage cases from intake through final resolution with full ownership
• Maintain organized, deadline-driven case management

Legal Drafting and Analysis

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements
• Conduct legal research and apply strong analytical reasoning
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediation, and trial

Client Communication

• Advise clients on legal strategy, risk, and case progression
• Communicate clearly and professionally in sensitive situations
• Manage expectations with a high level of discretion and empathy

Required

• Significant Florida family law experience
• Strong litigation background in family law cases
• Courtroom experience (hearings, evidentiary proceedings; trial preferred)
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• Ability to manage cases independently
• Ability to meet billable hour requirements

Preferred

• Trial experience in family law matters
• Experience with high-asset divorce, business valuation, or complex financial issues
• Experience mentoring or leading support staff

Core Skills

• Family law litigation and case strategy
• Courtroom advocacy and trial preparation
• Legal writing and drafting
• Case management and organization
• Client communication and relationship management
• Strategic thinking and decision-making

Mayersohn Law Group is an AV-rated, NAMWOLF-certified South Florida law firm focused on high-level litigation across family law, criminal defense, real estate, and commercial matters.

The firm is known for handling complex, high-stakes cases with a strategic, results-driven approach.