Associate Attorney Family Law (162/c)

Job Description

Job Description

Established, multi-office, fast-paced firm where associates thrive because of their access to unparalleled training and the autonomy to run their own cases, is looking to add a Family Law Associate Attorney to their team. The firm is invested in your professional development. Associates enjoy a collaborative work environment where they work closely with partners to develop case strategy and gain exposure to all phases of litigation. Additionally, you will have access to excellent in-house support and current technology. In this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-assets and complex family law cases. The position is full-time and onsite at the firms’ Orlando, Florida office.

Responsibilities include:

· Responsible for family law cases

· Guiding clients through the dissolution of marriage process

· Preparing and arguing motions

· Handling discovery

· Conducting depositions

· Attending mediations

· Conducting legal research

· Calculating child support

· Staying current with changes in family law and legal practice

Qualifications:

• Must have a Florida Bar license in good standing
• Must have 3+ years of Family Law experience
• Must have familiarity with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure
• Must have Civil Litigation experience
• Must have strong academic credentials
• Must have experience with discovery, depositions, hearings, meditations and trial prep.
• Must have excellent research and writing abilities

· Must have exceptional attention to detail and a strong work ethic

· Must have the ability to travel as needed

· Must have good interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match after one year of service
• 18 days of PTO
• Free gym access
• Paid parking
• Health insurance, including firm paid HSA contributions for some plan options
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Firm paid Life insurance
• Aflac Plans
• Cell phone stipend
• Bar dues and CLE expenses