Family Law Attorney

We are looking for a Family Law Attorney with 3–8 years of Florida family law litigation experience who is ready to step into a high-accountability, high-autonomy environment and own a demanding caseload from inception through trial. You will manage complex domestic relations matters, contested custody, high-asset property division, modification proceedings, and dependency intersections, with the support of a dedicated COO, elite administrative team, and purpose-built operational infrastructure. You will not babysit your own workflow. You will litigate. Benefits • 401(k) with employer match • Holidays and Paid Time Off • Immediately bonus eligible Responsibilities: • Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, marital settlement agreements, judgements, and orders for a high volume of cases • Organize and maintain client files to ensure they are kept current • Help solve legal problems for clients through analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action • Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed • Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process • Independently manage a sophisticated family law caseload from client engagement through trial and post-judgment proceedings • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and settlement proposals to a consistently high standard • Lead client consultations with a focus on converting qualified prospects to retained clients and managing client expectations with clarity • Strategically cross-serve domestic relations clients into estate planning and related transactional matters • Communicate proactively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, without requiring administrative follow-up • Operate natively inside the firm’s cloud-based practice management system, digital portals, and automated document workflows • Maintain billing discipline and meet established productivity benchmarks • Uphold the standards, brand, and culture of the Law Office of Erin Morse in every client and court interaction Qualifications: • 4-year degree with a legal background and J.D. degree are necessary for this position • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations • Experience at a legal firm working on family law and real estate issues (determining marital property) for at least 1-2 years is required • Has been first chair in at least 1-2 trials in the last year • Florida Bar Membership: Active and in good standing. No exceptions • Litigation Exposure : Must include high-conflict custody matters, contested hearings, discovery management, and trial preparation. GAL, dependency, or psychological evaluation experience is a significant plus • Consultation Conversion : Comfortable conducting consultations that inform and move qualified clients forward into representation Compensation: $100,000 - $115,000 yearly

• Independently manage a sophisticated family law caseload from client engagement through trial and post-judgment proceedings • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and settlement proposals to a consistently high standard • Lead client consultations with a focus on converting qualified prospects to retained clients and managing client expectations with clarity • Strategically cross-serve domestic relations clients into estate planning and related transactional matters • Communicate proactively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel, without requiring administrative follow-up • Operate natively inside the firm’s cloud-based practice management system, digital portals, and automated document workflows • Maintain billing discipline and meet established productivity benchmarks • Uphold the standards, brand, and culture of the Law Office of Erin Morse in every client and court interaction

Compensation:
$100,000-$115,000 per year