Senior Family Law Attorney

Miami Family Law Group

Senior Family Law Attorney

Miami, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Opportunity We’re hiring a Senior Family Law Attorney to lead complex matters, mentor attorneys/paralegals, and drive successful outcomes in and out of court. You’ll own strategy, manage a litigation calendar, and elevate client experience while modeling best practices for the team. Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary with performance/bonus opportunities. • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, CLE/bar dues, malpractice). • Robust tech stack and professional development support. Miami Family Law Group, PLLC, is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and a culture of respect. Our firm maintains a no-moonlighting policy. Responsibilities: • Lead Litigation: Handle case strategy end-to-end (pleadings, discovery, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials). • Courtroom Advocacy: Appear at case management, temporary relief, enforcement, and contempt hearings; conduct depositions and cross-examinations. • Client Counseling: Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance and manage expectations with clear timelines and budgets. • Negotiation & Settlement: Craft proposals, draft/argue motions, and drive resolution where appropriate. • Quality Work Product: Draft precise motions, MSJs, financial affidavits, parenting plans, and final judgments. • Team Leadership: Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; review work product; run case-status meetings; support training. • Operational Excellence: Utilize firm systems (Clio Manage, Microsoft 365/SharePoint, Zoom, etc.) and uphold docket control, deadlines, and billing compliance. What Success Looks Like (KPIs) • Meets or exceeds billable hour targets and collection goals. • Timely, high-quality filings with zero missed deadlines. Strong client satisfaction (NPS/Google reviews) and professional communication. • Proactive case movement: clear next actions, well-prepared hearings, and on-time deliverables. • Positive leadership impact: coaching, feedback, and capacity building for the team. Qualifications: • Florida Bar in good standing required. • 10+ years of family law litigation experience in Florida (bench trials, evidentiary hearings, depositions). • Mastery of Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Rules of Evidence, and local administrative orders. • Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills. • Proven ability to manage a high-volume docket while maintaining quality and client care. • Collaborative mindset with a commitment to our core values. • Spanish proficiency is a plus. Compensation: $160,000 yearly

    • Lead Litigation: Handle case strategy end-to-end (pleadings, discovery, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials). • Courtroom Advocacy: Appear at case management, temporary relief, enforcement, and contempt hearings; conduct depositions and cross-examinations. • Client Counseling: Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance and manage expectations with clear timelines and budgets. • Negotiation & Settlement: Craft proposals, draft/argue motions, and drive resolution where appropriate. • Quality Work Product: Draft precise motions, MSJs, financial affidavits, parenting plans, and final judgments. • Team Leadership: Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; review work product; run case-status meetings; support training. • Operational Excellence: Utilize firm systems (Clio Manage, Microsoft 365/SharePoint, Zoom, etc.) and uphold docket control, deadlines, and billing compliance.What Success Looks Like (KPIs)  • Meets or exceeds billable hour targets and collection goals. • Timely, high-quality filings with zero missed deadlines. Strong client satisfaction (NPS/Google reviews) and professional communication.  • Proactive case movement: clear next actions, well-prepared hearings, and on-time deliverables. • Positive leadership impact: coaching, feedback, and capacity building for the team.

  • Compensation
    $160,000 per year