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

The Freelance Firm • Boca Raton, FL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Freelance Firm is seeking a qualified, experienced Florida Family Law Litigation Attorney to support a client law firm with ongoing litigation, case management, trial preparation, and court appearances. The opportunity is contract-based and begins with a lighter workload, expected to increase to approximately 20 hours per week beginning January 2027. Work will primarily be remote, with occasional in-person court appearances in South Florida as needed. The pay rate starts at $90 per hour.

The attorney will independently manage Florida family law litigation matters, including divorce, custody, timesharing, and other family law cases. The role includes preparing litigation documents and trial materials, managing discovery and deadlines, supporting settlement and mediation efforts, attending hearings and court appearances, coordinating with a remote paralegal, and communicating case developments to the supervising attorney.

Requirements

• Be actively licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Have at least 5 years of Florida family law litigation experience.
• Have strong experience independently managing family law cases.
• Have experience with trial preparation and organizing trial binders.
• Have strong knowledge of Florida family law and court procedures.
• Be settlement- and mediation-oriented, with the ability to handle contested litigation and trials.
• Have strong legal research, drafting, and discovery skills.
• Have experience handling virtual and in-person court appearances.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, professionalism, and accountability.
• Be highly responsive, reliable, and proactive.
• Be able to independently manage assignments and meet deadlines.
• Be comfortable coordinating with a remote paralegal.
• Be 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.
• Regularly communicate case developments to the supervising attorney.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed