Family Law Attorney

Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC; Sarasota (FL); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous PTO

CLE fully covered

Annual firm trip

Mentorship and support

Résumé du poste

Berlin Patten Ebling, PLLC seeks aFlorida-based family law attorney to manage a full caseload from intake to resolution in a collaborative, mentoring environment.

You will draft pleadings, motions, and settlements, represent clients in hearings, and develop case strategies with experienced colleagues. Florida Bar in good standing and at least 2 years’ experience required; Spanish a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Florida family law experience
• Comfortable in a courtroom and able to handle contested matters
• Strong writing and negotiation skills
• JD from an accredited law school and Florida Bar in good standing

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of family law matters from intake to resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Develop case strategy and provide practical, grounded legal advice

Connaissances

Florida family law

Courtroom experience

Strong writing

Negotiation

Formation

JD from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar membership

Description du poste

Why this role

Build a family law practice at a firm that actually supports you. At BPE, you'll handle a full caseload with the backing of a collaborative team, experienced mentors, and the infrastructure to do the work well — not a sink-or-swim environment where you're figuring it out alone. Family law is demanding work. We pair that reality with a culture that takes work-life balance seriously and a firm trip that proves it.

Why this role

Build a family law practice at a firm that actually supports you. At BPE, you'll handle a full caseload with the backing of a collaborative team, experienced mentors, and the infrastructure to do the work well — not a sink-or-swim environment where you're figuring it out alone. Family law is demanding work. We pair that reality with a culture that takes work-life balance seriously and a firm trip that proves it.

What You'll Do

Manage a caseload of family law matters — divorce, child custody, child support, timesharing, and related issues — from intake through resolution. Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements. Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and court proceedings. Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel. Develop case strategy and deliver practical, grounded legal advice that helps clients navigate difficult moments.

What We're Looking For

You bring 2+ years of Florida family law experience and are comfortable in a courtroom. You're a strong writer and negotiator who can hold your own in contested matters without losing the human touch — family law clients need an advocate and a steady presence. You manage a busy docket without dropping details. JD from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership in good standing are required.

Bonus points for: Spanish-language ability, mediation certification, or prior solo/small-firm experience running your own cases.

What We Offer

• $125K–$160K base, commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential
• Health insurance, retirement plan, and generous PTO
• CLE fully covered
• Annual all-expenses-paid firm trip (post-eligibility)
• A collaborative, multi-office Florida firm with a genuine commitment to work-life balance
• Real mentorship and support — not just a desk and a caseload