The Freelance Firm - Contract-based, Florida Family Law Litigation Attorney Opportunity – 20 Hours per Week – $90 per Hour

The Freelance Firm, LLC•Boca Raton, FL

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Firm is seeking a qualified, experienced Florida Family Law Litigation Attorney for a client law firm. The attorney will provide ongoing litigation, case management, trial preparation, and court appearance support. The contract-based opportunity begins with a lighter workload and is expected to increase to approximately 20 hours per week. Work will primarily be remote, with occasional in-person court appearances in South Florida as needed. Pay starts at $90 per hour.

Requirements

Actively licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
At least 5 years of Florida family law litigation experience.
Strong experience independently managing family law cases.
Experience with trial preparation and organizing trial binders.
Strong knowledge of Florida family law and court procedures.
Ability to handle contested litigation and trials while maintaining a settlement- and mediation-oriented approach.
Strong legal research, drafting, and discovery skills.
Experience handling virtual and in-person court appearances.
Excellent communication, professionalism, and accountability.
Highly responsive, reliable, and proactive.
Ability to independently manage assignments and meet deadlines.
Comfortable coordinating with a remote paralegal.
Willing and available to provide occasional in-person court coverage in South Florida.

Nice To Haves

Spanish or Haitian Creole language skills.
Experience with Clio.

Responsibilities

Independently manage Florida family law litigation matters.
Handle divorce, custody, timesharing, and other family law matters.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
Manage financial disclosures, discovery, and case deadlines.
Conduct legal research and assist with litigation strategy.
Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and other trial materials.
Assist with settlement negotiations and mediation.
Attend virtual hearings and occasional in-person court appearances.
Coordinate assignments and case preparation with the firm's paralegal.
Communicate regularly with the supervising attorney regarding case developments.