Family Law Associate

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Family Law Associate
Duties: The candidate will represent clients in domestic-related matters in and out of court. Present evidence to defend or prosecute the client’s claims in civil litigation. Argue motions, meet with opposing counsel and judges, and question witnesses during the course of a trial or hearing. Monitors appointment schedules for, among other things, meetings, conferences, teleconferences, travel, and court appearances. Study the Constitution, statutes, court decisions, and regulations to determine the ramifications of the case. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. Present and summarize cases to judges. Prepare legal briefs and opinions. Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedent. Examine legal data to determine the advisability of defending or prosecuting a case. Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for the presentation of cases. Advise clients concerning domestic matters, the advisability of prosecuting or defending claims, or legal rights, duties, and obligations. Case preparation by preparing case materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials. Gather evidence to formulate a defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a matter. Negotiate settlements of domestic matters. Prepare and draft legal documents, such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Confer with colleagues with specialties in appropriate areas of legal issues to establish and verify bases for legal proceedings. Supervise paralegals and legal assistants. Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law. Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions, and inputting information into file database and case management software. Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Marketing the Firm’s services. Any other legal duties that may be assigned from time to time. should have Bachelor’s and Juris doctorate degrees, with a competitive academic standing. Should have 5 years of Family Law; Spanish is a plus. Member in good standing with the Florida Bar. Florida Board Certified in Family Law; 7 to 15 years of law firm experience. Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with prospective and existing clients.

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