Experienced Family Law Associate Attorney

DE LA ROSA FAMILY LAW

$70K — $95K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2 to 3 years of litigation experience (family law preferred; civil litigation considered)
  • Active Florida Bar license in good standing
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Strong analytical and legal research skills, including Westlaw proficiency
  • Confidence in courtroom and client interactions
  • Genuine empathy for clients during challenging times
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software
  • Self-starter mentality with minimal supervision required

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main contact for clients, fostering trust and communication
  • Meet with clients to identify goals and formulate case strategies
  • Regularly update clients on case progress
  • Advance cases through strategic planning and execution
  • Represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
  • Review, approve, and file court documents
  • Mentor and assist team members to enhance a collaborative culture

Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus opportunity for demonstrated profitability
  • Hiring bonus
  • Retirement benefits
  • Health benefits
  • Generous paid time off
Full Job Description
We are seeking a driven, client-centered Family Law Associate Attorney with 2 to 3 years of litigation experience to join our team in South Florida. Experience in family law is preferred, but candidates with a strong civil litigation background will be seriously considered. This is an in-office position based in South Florida.

This is not just a job. For the right person, this is a career.

Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary commensurate with experience and negotiable.
  • Performance-based bonus opportunity for demonstrated profitability.
  • Hiring bonus.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Health benefits.
  • Generous paid time off.


How to Apply

We love to help people learn and grow. We need an Associate Attorney with experience in family and/or civil litigation. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal hand-holding.

This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you absolutely must be able to work in the office. Initial employment compensation will be based on your experience, with opportunities for increases after that. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability.

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, please follow the instructions listed below. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Prepare a cover letter with no more than TWO paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph, explain what you believe are the 3 most important qualities needed in someone who works with family law clients and why you believe they are the most important qualities. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing sentence, please write, "I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions."

Please also submit one writing sample of your choosing that you believe best demonstrates your legal writing and analytical ability. The writing sample may be a motion, brief, memorandum, or other legal document. It should be your own work product and may be redacted to remove identifying client information.

To complete your application:

1. Submit your application through Wizehire by filling out the " Apply Now " section and by clicking the "Start Application" button.

2. Complete all required screening questions and assessments.

3. Email your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to [redacted]. The subject line of the email should have your last name (all caps), followed by the position you are applying for in lower case, followed by one word that you would use to describe yourself in all caps. [For example: SMITH attorney AWESOME]

Please note that submitting documents by email alone does not constitute a completed application and will not be considered a substitute for applying through Wizehire.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Responsibilities

What You Will Do
• Serve as the principal point of contact between the firm and its clients, building relationships grounded in trust and communication.
• Meet with clients to understand their goals and develop a case strategy aligned with those objectives.
• Keep clients consistently informed on the progress of their matters.
• Drive cases to key milestones and resolution through strategic planning and diligent execution.
• Appear on behalf of clients at depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Review, approve, and file court documents under your signature.
• Mentor and support other team members, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing firm culture.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For
• 2 to 3 years of litigation experience (family law preferred; civil litigation considered).
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical and legal research skills, including Westlaw proficiency.
• Confidence in the courtroom, in client meetings, and on the phone.
• Genuine empathy for clients navigating difficult personal circumstances.
• Consistent professionalism regardless of the day, time, or complexity of the situation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Self-starter mentality with the ability to take ownership of work with minimal supervision.

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