Autonomy-Driven Family Law Attorney in Naples

Orion Placement; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Southwest Florida seeks an experienced associate attorney to manage a divorce and family law caseload from strategy to resolution. This on-site role in Naples offers autonomy within a seasoned team that serves clients throughout Southwest Florida.

Applicants must be admitted to the Florida Bar, with 5+ years of associate experience, including at least 2 years in family law, and strong writing, negotiation, and client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of associate attorney experience.
• 2+ years of directly relevant family law experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases and client relationships.
• Strong legal writing, advocacy, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of divorce, marital, and family law matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Advise clients on divorce, parenting and time-sharing, support, equitable distribution, post-judgment matters, and related family law issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, and other substantive legal documents.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, negotiations, and trials as needed.
• Develop case strategy, negotiate resolutions, and provide clear, practical counsel throughout each matter.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while maintaining strong ownership of deadlines, client communication, and case progression.

Skills

Legal writing

Advocacy

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client relations

Job description

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of sophisticated family law matters and manage your own caseload with meaningful autonomy.
• Join an established, respected legal team with deep experience serving clients throughout Southwest Florida.
• Work alongside seasoned attorneys while continuing to expand your litigation, negotiation, and client counseling skills.
• Make a direct impact for individuals and families navigating important, high-stakes legal matters.
• Build a long-term career in a collegial environment that values excellent legal work, professionalism, and community involvement.

Location: Naples, Florida. This role is primarily on-site, allowing you to work closely with our attorneys, clients, and support team. Limited remote flexibility may be available when appropriate.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the Florida Bar, have 5+ years of associate attorney experience, including at least 2+ years of family law experience, and be comfortable independently managing their own cases.

About Us

We are an established Southwest Florida law firm providing sophisticated representation to individuals and businesses. Our family law practice handles complex divorce and related domestic matters with a strong focus on practical guidance, skilled advocacy, and exceptional client service. We value professionalism, collaboration, community involvement, and attorneys who take pride in their work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Independently manage a caseload of divorce, marital, and family law matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Advise clients on divorce, parenting and time-sharing, support, equitable distribution, post-judgment matters, and related family law issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, agreements, and other substantive legal documents.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, negotiations, and trials as needed.
• Develop case strategy, negotiate resolutions, and provide clear, practical counsel throughout each matter.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff while maintaining strong ownership of deadlines, client communication, and case progression.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• 5+ years of associate attorney experience.
• 2+ years of directly relevant family law experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases and client relationships.
• Strong legal writing, advocacy, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful autonomy and responsibility over your cases.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, substantive family law matters.
• Experienced colleagues and a professional, collaborative work environment.
• Strong connection to the Southwest Florida legal and business community.
• A role where your judgment, advocacy, and client relationships can make an immediate impact.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance