Matrimonial Attorney

Jobot; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K

Health benefits

Mentorship

Free parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Jobot, a leading Florida family law firm, seeks an experienced Family Law Attorney to represent clients in divorce, custody, support, and related matters. You will draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and advocate in negotiations and court proceedings.

We offer a collaborative environment with mentorship, competitive salary of $140,000–$160,000 annually, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth within a large regional practice in Fort Myers, Florida.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 3+ years of family law experience preferred (divorce, custody, and support matters).
• Strong litigation and courtroom experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working within a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all aspects of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, child custody (time-sharing), child support, and alimony.
• Handle contested and uncontested divorce proceedings from inception through final resolution.
• Draft pleadings, financial affidavits, marital settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct discovery, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Appear in court for case management conferences, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and strategic options in family law disputes.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups when matters intersect with trusts & estates, tax, or business law.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide compassionate, responsive service.
• Participate in business development and community involvement initiatives.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Florida Bar in good standing

Job description

A bit about us

We have grown from two forward-thinking partners to become the largest locally based, full-service regional firm serving the needs of our clients throughout Florida.

Our office provides a wide variety of services including Real Estate, Litigation and Estate Planning to our clients.

We believe it is very important to understand the tenets that we follow in our relationships with our clients.

These tenets are how we want to be judged, and what we want used as criteria in selecting us for legal representation.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of our profession.

Our goal is to continually demonstrate the Firm's capabilities and experience, and to build and maintain trust between our clients and us.

The only result that we will accept is the one that our clients expect us to deliver.

Why join us

• Profit Sharing Plan
• 401K
• Excellent Health Benefits
• Mentorship & Growth
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• And Much More!

Job Details

This attorney will represent clients in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, support, and related issues.

Salary: $140,000 - $160,000 per year

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all aspects of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, child custody (time-sharing), child support, and alimony.
• Handle contested and uncontested divorce proceedings from inception through final resolution.
• Draft pleadings, financial affidavits, marital settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct discovery, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Appear in court for case management conferences, evidentiary hearings, and trials.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and strategic options in family law disputes.
• Negotiate settlements and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups when matters intersect with trusts & estates, tax, or business law.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide compassionate, responsive service.
• Participate in business development and community involvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 3+ years of family law experience preferred (divorce, custody, and support matters).
• Strong litigation and courtroom experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working within a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.