Senior Family Law Litigation Attorney
Attorney / Lawyer
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Senior Family Law Litigation Attorney
Full-Time | Hybrid (2 Remote / 3 On-Site) | Fort Lauderdale, FL
$155,000-$185,000 + Benefits
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney with strong litigation and trial experience to handle complex, high-value family law cases. This role is ideal for an experienced family law attorney who can independently manage divorce, custody, and high-asset matters from intake through resolution.
We are looking for a strategic, courtroom-ready attorney with experience in contested family law litigation, including hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings. Trial experience is strongly preferred.
Why Join Mayersohn Law Group
Key Responsibilities
Family Law Litigation
Case Strategy and Management
Legal Drafting and Analysis
Client Communication
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Core Skills
About Mayersohn Law Group, P.A.
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is an AV-rated, NAMWOLF-certified South Florida law firm known for excellence in litigation. Founded by Leah Mayersohn, a former prosecutor with decades of high-stakes trial experience, the firm represents clients in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, and Commercial Litigation.
Our mission: Relentless where it matters. Deliberate at every turn.
We pursue outcomes with tenacity while applying thoughtful, strategic judgment at each step.
We are guided by our PATHS values:
P - Purposeful
Every motion, call, and meeting has a reason behind it. If it doesn't move the case or the client forward, we don't do it.
A - Accountable
We own our responsibilities from start to finish, inside and outside of the courtroom.
T - Trustworthy
Clients trust us with their freedom, families, reputations, and wealth. We protect that with discretion, care, and the seriousness their matters deserve.H - Honest
We communicate clearly and truthfully with clients and each other, even when the conversation is difficultS - Strategic
We bring savvy and real-world judgment to every situation, not just legal knowledge. We think before we act and choose the move that advances the client.
Senior Family Law Litigation Attorney
Full-Time | Hybrid (2 Remote / 3 On-Site) | Fort Lauderdale, FL
$155,000-$185,000 + Benefits
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney with strong litigation and trial experience to handle complex, high-value family law cases. This role is ideal for an experienced family law attorney who can independently manage divorce, custody, and high-asset matters from intake through resolution.
We are looking for a strategic, courtroom-ready attorney with experience in contested family law litigation, including hearings, mediations, and trial proceedings. Trial experience is strongly preferred.
Why Join Mayersohn Law Group
- High-value family law cases (not volume-based)
- Competitive compensation with performance-based structure
- Hybrid schedule (2 remote days per week)
- Dedicated paralegal and administrative support
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- PTO and paid holidays
- Structured systems and operational support
- AV-rated, litigation-focused law firm
Key Responsibilities
Family Law Litigation
- Serve as lead family law attorney on divorce, custody, support, and post-judgment matters
- Handle contested family law cases, including high-asset divorce and complex custody disputes
- Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial
- Maintain strong courtroom presence and advocacy
Case Strategy and Management
- Develop and execute litigation strategies for complex family law matters
- Identify risks, financial issues, and evidentiary challenges early
- Manage cases from intake through final resolution with full ownership
- Maintain organized, deadline-driven case management
Legal Drafting and Analysis
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and settlement agreements
- Conduct legal research and apply strong analytical reasoning
- Prepare cases for hearings, mediation, and trial
Client Communication
- Advise clients on legal strategy, risk, and case progression
- Communicate clearly and professionally in sensitive situations
- Manage expectations with a high level of discretion and empathy
Qualifications
Required
- Significant Florida family law experience
- Strong litigation background in family law cases
- Courtroom experience (hearings, evidentiary proceedings; trial preferred)
- Active Florida Bar license in good standing
- Ability to manage cases independently
- Ability to meet billable hour requirements
Preferred
- Trial experience in family law matters
- Experience with high-asset divorce, business valuation, or complex financial issues
- Experience mentoring or leading support staff
Core Skills
- Family law litigation and case strategy
- Courtroom advocacy and trial preparation
- Legal writing and drafting
- Case management and organization
- Client communication and relationship management
- Strategic thinking and decision-making
About Mayersohn Law Group, P.A.
Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is an AV-rated, NAMWOLF-certified South Florida law firm known for excellence in litigation. Founded by Leah Mayersohn, a former prosecutor with decades of high-stakes trial experience, the firm represents clients in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, and Commercial Litigation.
Our mission: Relentless where it matters. Deliberate at every turn.
We pursue outcomes with tenacity while applying thoughtful, strategic judgment at each step.
We are guided by our PATHS values:
P - Purposeful
Every motion, call, and meeting has a reason behind it. If it doesn't move the case or the client forward, we don't do it.
A - Accountable
We own our responsibilities from start to finish, inside and outside of the courtroom.
T - Trustworthy
Clients trust us with their freedom, families, reputations, and wealth. We protect that with discretion, care, and the seriousness their matters deserve.H - Honest
We communicate clearly and truthfully with clients and each other, even when the conversation is difficultS - Strategic
We bring savvy and real-world judgment to every situation, not just legal knowledge. We think before we act and choose the move that advances the client.