Marital & Family Lawyer
11 days ago
Miramar
Job Description Our esteemed law office in Miramar, FL, is experiencing rapid growth and an increasing demand for our services. As we continue our trajectory of expansion, we are seeking a seasoned Associate Attorney to join our team and immediately contribute to our mission: guiding clients through complex family law proceedings with skill, compassion, and unwavering advocacy. At our firm, clients don’t just survive the family law process—they emerge stronger, supported by a dedicated team that champions their cause. The Ideal Candidate Will: • Excel in High-Stakes Family Law: Specialize in complex asset divorce cases, contentious family law disputes, and dependency proceedings., • Bring Proven Litigation Strength: Possess at least 7 years of litigation experience, with a confident courtroom presence and demonstrated success in trial and evidentiary hearings., • Operate Proactively: Take initiative, anticipate complications, and drive cases forward with precision and efficiency., • Be a Skilled Problem-Solver: Approach challenges head-on with practical, innovative solutions., • Showcase Professional Excellence: Maintain the highest level of professionalism in all client interactions while fostering trust and confidence., • Collaborate and Lead: Work seamlessly with attorneys and support staff while contributing to a positive and growth-oriented firm culture., • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail., • Positive, constructive attitude with the ability to multitask seamlessly., • Driven, self-motivated, and eager to continue growing professionally., • Friendly demeanor balanced with zealous client advocacy. Why Join Us: You’ll be part of a rapidly expanding firm where your contributions directly impact clients’ lives. This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to build a lasting career in a respected, client-focused practice that values both excellence and empathy. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming a dedicated new member to our growing team. Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Collaborate Across Experience Levels: Work seamlessly with a diverse legal team—from seasoned litigators to early-career professionals—while participating in cross-training initiatives to ensure continuity of client service., • Own Your Caseload: Manage cases from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and zealously advocating in court., • Strategically Manage Client Relationships: Communicate consistently and clearly with clients, managing expectations and building trust, while also supporting the firm’s reputation through prospective client engagement., • Evaluate Complex Legal Matters: Analyze legal issues with precision, review and interpret key documents, and craft tailored strategies for each case., • Resolve Matters in the Client’s Best Interest: Apply sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving to achieve outcomes aligned with client goals while upholding the highest ethical standards., • Lead & Mentor Legal Support Staff: Provide guidance to paralegals and assistants, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and professional development within the team., • Commit to In-Office Engagement: Operate primarily on-site at our Miramar office to foster collaboration, collegiality, and a client-focused culture during the probationary period. Hybrid flexibility is available.Qualifications:, • Self-Starter Mentality: Takes ownership of cases, works independently, and approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset., • Open-Minded Legal Approach: Flexible and adaptable in case management, leveraging innovative legal strategies to secure favorable outcomes., • Proven Trial Experience: Confident courtroom presence with demonstrable success in evidentiary hearings and full trials. Trial acumen is non-negotiable., • Exceptional Judgment: Exercises sound legal and strategic judgment under pressure, always prioritizing the client’s best interests while upholding the highest ethical standards., • Mastery of Court Procedure: Strong command of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Law Rules, and local judicial practices., • Advanced Negotiation Skills: Skilled in negotiating settlements effectively inside and outside of court, balancing assertiveness with diplomacy., • Articulate and Persuasive Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft compelling pleadings and deliver persuasive arguments., • Mediation & Settlement Experience: Proficient in managing mediations and settlement conferences with professionalism and focus on resolution., • Professional Networking: Capable of building and maintaining professional relationships, and willing to participate in firm-sponsored and community-based networking events., • Deposition Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in taking and defending depositions is highly valued., • Licensure: Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.About Company McKINNON LEGAL's passion lies in bringing about better solutions for the family litigation clients we serve. We aspire to expand the practice to a multiple-lawyer organization to serve more families going through hard times, coping with and resolving a myriad of issues, including co-parenting, timesharing, the amicable division of assets acquired during the marriage, support, and other ancillary matters related to the family. We enjoy bringing people out of difficult situations and are grateful when they let us know how our firm has made a huge impact on the trajectory of their futures. We love bringing resolution to acrimonious situations and helping post-divorce parties live better.