Family and Divorce Lead Attorney – Bilingual Spanish (161)

Denovo Review; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-practice firm in Family Law seeks a skilled Lead Attorney to join their Family and Divorce Law Division. Ideal candidates will possess extensive trial experience, bilingual capabilities, and the ability to manage client representation effectively. This hybrid role offers remote drafting of pleadings but requires in-person appearances in South Florida for trials and meetings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of family law and divorce trial experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish with fluent speaking and reading skills.
• Experienced in drafting legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for each case and deliver strategic legal insights.
• Handle all aspects of client representation from initial meeting to trial.
• Draft motions, legal documents, and manage cases.

Skills

Family Law

Divorce Trial

Bilingual (Spanish)

Legal Research

Communication Skills

Education

Licensed in good standing with the Florida Bar

Job description

Established multi-practice firm with over 18 years of experience in Family Law, Divorce Law and Tax Law is looking for a Lead Attorney to join their Family and Divorce Law Division. The Lead Attorney will be expected to thoroughly prepare for each case, deliver strategic legal insights and design a custom course of action that is in the best interest of the client. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of Divorce trial experience, must be fully bilingual in Spanish, will bill out 30+ hours per week and having collaborative divorce and mediator experience is a plus. This position is Hybrid, everyday drafting of pleadings and case management can be done remotely, however, must be able cover all in-person events, such as in-person trials, hearings, mediations, depositions, client meetings, etc., in the South Florida Tri-County area of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.

Qualifications:

• Must have 5+ years of family law experience and divorce trial experience, collaborative divorce and mediator experience is a plus
• Must be licensed in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Must be Bilingual in Spanish with fluent speaking and reading skills
• Must have the confidence and ability to handle all aspects of client representation from initial meeting through trial and be able to assume a lead role on all assigned cases
• Must be experienced in drafting discovery, motions, and legal document
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have strong legal research skills
• Must have a commitment to the practice of family law