Associate Family Law Attorney

About Miami Family Law Group, PLLC

Miami Family Law Group, PLLC is a trusted provider of personalized family law counsel in Miami and surrounding areas. We specialize in divorce, family law, estate planning, guardianship, and probate matters. Our mission is to guide families through complex legal challenges with compassion, precision, and tailored solutions.

We pride ourselves on our core values: Honesty, Efficiency, Ownership, Growth Mindset, Accuracy, and Compassionate Service. We are seeking a driven attorney who shares these values and is eager to grow within a collaborative, high-performing team.

Job Description

This is a full-time, on-site position for a Associate Family Law Attorney in Miami, FL. The attorney will manage a broad spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, modifications, post-judgment actions, timesharing, child support, and related litigation. Daily responsibilities include overseeing legal issues, drafting and filing motions, conducting depositions, attending mediations, and representing clients in court. The attorney will work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and provide tailored, practical legal guidance throughout the process. Average caseload is 50 open cases.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Litigation: Manage cases end-to-end, including pleadings, discovery, mediations, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Represent clients at case management, temporary relief, enforcement, and contempt hearings; conduct depositions and cross-examinations.
• Client Counseling: Provide practical, solutions-oriented guidance; manage client expectations with clear timelines and budgets.
• Negotiation & Settlement: Draft and argue motions; negotiate and propose settlements where appropriate.
• Quality Work Product: Prepare precise motions, MSJs, financial affidavits, parenting plans, and final judgments.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; review work product; lead case-status meetings; support training and development.
• Operational Excellence: Utilize firm systems (Clio Manage, Microsoft 365/SharePoint, Zoom, etc.); maintain docket control, deadlines, and billing compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• 5- 8 years of Family Law experience in Florida, managing a variety of legal matters.
• Proficient in drafting and filing motions and other legal documents.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar
• Experienced in conducting depositions and pre-trial procedures.
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Compassionate, client-focused approach to sensitive family law matters.

Success Metrics (KPIs)

• Meets or exceeds billable hour and collection targets.
• Timely, high-quality filings with zero missed deadlines.
• High client satisfaction (NPS/Google reviews) and proactive communication.
• Proactive case management: clear next actions, well-prepared hearings, and on-time deliverables.
• Positive leadership impact through mentoring, feedback, and team capacity building.

Additional Information

• Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO, CLE/bar dues, and malpractice coverage.

Learn More

Visit https://miafamilylaw.com to explore our practice areas and services.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Miami Family Law Group, PLLC values diverse perspectives and fosters a culture of respect. This position adheres to a strict no-moonlighting policy.

Additional Job Application Terms

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.