Family Law Attorney

Young Berman Karpf & Karpf PA; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Berman Karpf & Karpf PA in Florida seeks a Family Law Attorney to manage a full-time caseload involving divorce, custody, support, and related family matters. The role offers hybrid in-office and remote work depending on court needs and client demands.

You will advise clients, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, prepare for depositions, and represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials, collaborating with staff to meet deadlines and maintain clear client communication.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and Family Law, including divorce, custody, support, and related issues.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues, including business and financial matters.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing motions, pleadings, and other filings.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on family law issues and strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other court filings with persuasive writing.
• Conduct discovery, prepare for depositions, and represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Collaborate with colleagues, manage case timelines, and communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.

Skills

Family Law

Legal Writing

Client Counseling

Negotiation

Courtroom Advocacy

Education

Florida Bar Admission

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

Company Description

Young Berman Karpf & Karpf PA is a boutique law firm focused on family law, divorce, and business litigation, serving clients throughout Florida, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Palm Beach, and Naples. The firm offers personalized legal services, emphasizing careful attention to complex family and business disputes. Team members work closely with clients to guide them through sensitive matters such as divorce, custody, and financial issues. The firm values professionalism, high-quality advocacy, and collaborative problem-solving in a supportive environment.

Role Description

The Family Law Attorney will handle a full-time caseload involving divorce, custody, support, and related family law matters in Florida. This hybrid role is based in Florida, United States, with a mix of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility, depending on client and court needs. Day-to-day responsibilities include advising clients on family law issues, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, preparing and taking depositions, and representing clients in hearings, mediations, and trials. The attorney will collaborate with colleagues and staff, manage case timelines, negotiate settlements, and maintain clear communication with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts. The role also involves staying current on relevant statutes, case law, and local rules impacting family and business-related litigation.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and Family Law, including experience handling divorce, custody, support, and related family law issues.
• Ability to analyze and address complex Legal Issues, including business and financial matters that intersect with family law.
• Proficiency in drafting and arguing Motions, pleadings, and other court filings with clear, persuasive legal writing.
• Experience preparing for and conducting Depositions, as well as managing discovery and evidentiary procedures.
• Active license to practice law in Florida and good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Excellent negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills, with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Capacity to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and empathy when working with clients on sensitive family matters.