Divorce & Family Law Litigation Attorney

Cabanas Law Firm

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted membership in The Florida Bar.
  • Family-law litigation experience in Florida.
  • Strong legal writing, negotiation, courtroom, and client-management skills.
  • Ability to manage competing deadlines and a full caseload.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel for proceedings when required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage an assigned caseload from intake through final judgment.
  • Draft and review legal documents including pleadings, motions, and settlement documents.
  • Appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials across Florida as needed.
  • Maintain timely communication with clients and documentation in case-management software.
  • Direct paralegal tasks, oversee deadlines, and collaborate with the legal team on strategy.
  • Adhere to ethical, quality, productivity, and client-service standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to handle a diverse range of family law cases.
  • Growth-focused team environment with room for professional development.
  • Supportive legal framework that allows for passionate advocacy.
  • Engagement in high-stakes, impactful legal situations for individuals in need.
Full Job Description
Our law group is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. You'll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today Responsibilities • Manage an assigned caseload from intake and pleadings through mediation, hearing, trial, and final judgment. • Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement documents, and proposed orders. • Appear at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials throughout Florida as assigned. • Maintain timely client communication and clear documentation in the case-management system. • Direct paralegal work, calendar deadlines, and collaborate with the legal team on case strategy. • Meet ethical, quality, productivity, and client-service standards. Qualifications • Active, unrestricted membership in The Florida Bar. • Family-law litigation experience in Florida. • Strong legal writing, negotiation, courtroom, and client-management skills. • Ability to manage competing deadlines and a full caseload. • Valid driver's license and ability to travel for proceedings when required.

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