Family Law Attorney (Sr. Level)
5 days ago
Fort Lauderdale
Job DescriptionSenior Family Law Trial Attorney Full‑Time | Onsite | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Senior‑Level | Litigation‑Focused | 7+ Years Experience Required | $202,000 | Flexible Salary Structure | Benefits | Exempt Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking an accomplished Senior Family Law Trial Attorney to join our in‑office team in Fort Lauderdale. This role is ideal for a seasoned litigator with 7+ years of Florida family law experience, strong courtroom skills, and a proven ability to manage complex, emotionally charged cases with professionalism and strategic insight. You will take ownership of a diverse caseload involving divorce, custody, support, post‑judgment issues, dependency, domestic violence, and complex asset matters. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys, collaborate with experts, and contribute to a high‑performing, growth‑oriented team. RESPONSIBILITIES Client Representation & Litigation • Serve as lead counsel on family law matters including divorce, custody, support, post‑judgment issues, dependency, domestic violence, and complex asset cases., • Prepare for and conduct hearings, mediations, negotiations, evidentiary proceedings, and trials with confidence and professionalism., • Maintain proactive communication with clients regarding case status, options, and significant developments., • Manage a demanding caseload while meeting all deadlines and maintaining meticulous records. Strategic Case Development • Develop and execute tailored legal strategies based on case facts, client goals, and applicable law., • Identify risks, evidentiary issues, and leverage points early in the case., • Conduct legal research and case analysis to support litigation and settlement strategies., • Draft, review, and supervise pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and related documents. Collaboration & Leadership • Work closely with internal staff and external professionals, including expert witnesses, to strengthen case outcomes., • Assign and oversee work performed by legal support staff to ensure accuracy, quality, and timeliness., • Participate in bi‑weekly case review meetings with firm leadership to assess strategy, support needs, and payment status., • Support a collaborative, high‑performance team culture through accountability, communication, and professionalism. Professional Standards • Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and firm standards., • Track billable time and value delivered in accordance with firm policies., • Demonstrate sound judgment, empathy, and discretion when guiding clients through sensitive family matters., • Uphold firm values of integrity, performance, and people‑centered service. QUALIFICATIONS • 7+ years of Florida family law experience, including litigation, hearings, mediations, and trials., • Strong courtroom presence with significant litigation experience., • Florida Bar license in good standing., • JD from an accredited law school., • Proven ability to analyze case facts, identify risks, and develop client‑centered legal strategies., • Exceptional legal writing skills with experience drafting high‑quality pleadings and motions., • Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage a demanding caseload., • Clear, empathetic communicator with experience guiding clients through emotionally charged situations., • Collaborative team member who works effectively with staff, leadership, and external experts., • Experience handling complex financial matters, business valuations, or high‑asset divorces., • Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work., • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds., • Ability to travel locally as needed. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive senior‑level compensation, • Flexible salary structure - You choose your plan!, • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits, • Paid time off and paid holidays, • Professional development, CLE support, and training opportunities, • Strong administrative and paralegal support, • A collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance firm culture, • Modern systems, streamlined workflows, and leadership that values initiative and excellence, • Opportunity to work on meaningful, high‑impact family law cases with a respected litigation team ABOUT MAYERSOHN LAW GROUP, P.A. Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is a dynamic, NAMWOLF‑certified, AV‑rated law firm recognized for excellence across South Florida. Led by founder Leah Mayersohn, a former prosecutor with decades of high‑stakes litigation experience, the firm handles Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, and more. We are known for sharp strategy, fast communication, and a client‑focused approach that gets results. We are expanding our team as we invest in new systems, marketing initiatives, and operational growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that values initiative, integrity, and long‑term professional development. Senior attorneys who thrive in a fast‑moving environment and take pride in delivering exceptional work will feel right at home here.