PartTime Family Law Attorney

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A.; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in Florida is seeking a part-time Family Law Attorney to support its growing caseload. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in family law, excellent courtroom and negotiation skills, and a commitment to high-quality legal support. This position is remote with client meeting options in Tampa and St. Petersburg, and offers a competitive salary between $65,000 - $75,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing family law.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal support to families.
• Willingness to travel to Tampa and St. Petersburg courts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce and custody.
• Prepare for and conduct court hearings, including trials.
• Lead mediations and negotiations for favorable outcomes.

Skills

Strong courtroom skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational abilities

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school

Active membership in the Florida Bar Association

Job description

Overview

Tampa, FL Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is currently seeking a part-time Family Law Attorney to support our growing caseload in Tampa, FL. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in family law proceedings with a minimum of 3 years of experience, possess strong courtroom and negotiation skills, and be committed to delivering high-quality legal support to families navigating complex transitions. This position would be performed remotely from a home office, with suites available for client meetings in the Tampa and St. Petersburg areas, with potential to transition into a full-time role.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law matters, including divorce, custody, child and spousal support, post-judgment cases, dependency, and domestic violence. Develop and execute legal strategies tailored to each client’s goals, case facts, and applicable law.
• Prepare for and conduct court hearings, including evidentiary hearings and trials.
• Lead and participate in mediations and negotiations to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Draft and supervise the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, contracts, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis to support litigation and settlement strategy.
• Meet with clients to discuss case progress, evaluate options, and determine next steps.
• Communicate proactively with clients regarding significant developments in their matters.
• Collaborate with internal staff and external professionals, including expert witnesses, to support case outcomes.
• Assign and oversee work performed by legal support staff to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Provide copies of any and all documents provided by clients to MLG staff; provide copies of any and all documents drafted to MLG staff.
• Track billable time and value delivered to clients in accordance with firm policies.
• Participate in bi-weekly case review meetings with firm leadership to assess strategy, support needs, and payment status.
• Contribute to firm performance by meeting or exceeding key metrics and expectations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Florida Bar Association.
• At least 3 years of experience practicing family law.
• Willingness to travel to Tampa and St. Petersburg courts as needed or relocate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Empathy, discretion, and professionalism in sensitive client matters.

Compensation

$65,000 - $75,000 yearly