Family Law Attorney - Tampa, United States - Genesis Global Workforce Solutions

Description

Family Law Attorney

Remote FL

Job Description

Our Client is looking for an experienced family law attorney to join their firm. This position is expected to be able to research and develop case information, evidence, and settlement options; track cases; handle trial preparations with senior attorney; and work with paralegals/legal assistants.

Primary responsibilities:

Execute case strategy with senior attorneys, paralegals, clients, and support staff.

Manage high level/high asset cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; preparing for depositions; reviewing standard court documents; drafting letters; writing and reviewing discovery; dictating responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.

Keep clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.

Maintain case costs by verifying outstanding balances with clients, and essential staff.

Support case planning by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.

Work with support staff to prepare for trial proceeding, This includes organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; and ensuring that witnesses are well prepared.

Attends business development and networking functions.

Education/Training:

Undergraduate & J.D. RequiredCertified Family Law Specialist a plus.

Required Skills:

Working as a family law attorney requires strong organization and communication skills. Attention to detail is extremely important. This position may be required to perform occasional heavy lifting of file boxes and documents. Reporting, research, legal administration, litigation knowledge, client relations, organization, planning, attention to detail, confidentiality, and dependability are all a must.

Required Experience:

3+ years experience in family law required.

Must be currently active with the Florida State Bar Association without disciplinary actions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.