McKINNON LEGAL-posted 12 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Miramar, FL

Our esteemed law office in Miramar, FL, is experiencing rapid growth and an increasing demand for our services. As we continue our trajectory of expansion, we are seeking a seasoned Associate Attorney to join our team and immediately contribute to our mission: guiding clients through complex family law proceedings with skill, compassion, and unwavering advocacy. At our firm, clients don’t just survive the family law process—they emerge stronger, supported by a dedicated team that champions their cause. The Ideal Candidate Will: Excel in High-Stakes Family Law: Specialize in complex asset divorce cases, contentious family law disputes, and dependency proceedings. Bring Proven Litigation Strength: Possess at least 7 years of litigation experience, with a confident courtroom presence and demonstrated success in trial and evidentiary hearings. Operate Proactively: Take initiative, anticipate complications, and drive cases forward with precision and efficiency. Be a Skilled Problem-Solver: Approach challenges head-on with practical, innovative solutions. Showcase Professional Excellence: Maintain the highest level of professionalism in all client interactions while fostering trust and confidence. Collaborate and Lead: Work seamlessly with attorneys and support staff while contributing to a positive and growth-oriented firm culture. Demonstrate Passion for Family Law: Possess a genuine commitment to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. Why Join Us: You’ll be part of a rapidly expanding firm where your contributions directly impact clients’ lives. This is more than a role—it’s an opportunity to build a lasting career in a respected, client-focused practice that values both excellence and empathy. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming a dedicated new member to our growing team. Collaborate Across Experience Levels: Work seamlessly with a diverse legal team—from seasoned litigators to early-career professionals—while participating in cross-training initiatives to ensure continuity of client service. Own Your Caseload: Manage cases from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and zealously advocating in court. Strategically Manage Client Relationships: Communicate consistently and clearly with clients, managing expectations and building trust, while also supporting the firm’s reputation through prospective client engagement. Evaluate Complex Legal Matters: Analyze legal issues with precision, review and interpret key documents, and craft tailored strategies for each case. Resolve Matters in the Client’s Best Interest: Apply sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving to achieve outcomes aligned with client goals while upholding the highest ethical standards. Lead & Mentor Legal Support Staff: Provide guidance to paralegals and assistants, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and professional development within the team. Commit to In-Office Engagement: Operate primarily on-site at our Miramar office to foster collaboration, collegiality, and a client-focused culture during the probationary period. Hybrid flexibility is available. Self-Starter Mentality: Takes ownership of cases, works independently, and approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset. Open-Minded Legal Approach: Flexible and adaptable in case management, leveraging innovative legal strategies to secure favorable outcomes. Proven Trial Experience: Confident courtroom presence with demonstrable success in evidentiary hearings and full trials. Trial acumen is non-negotiable . Exceptional Judgment: Exercises sound legal and strategic judgment under pressure, always prioritizing the client’s best interests while upholding the highest ethical standards. Mastery of Court Procedure: Strong command of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Law Rules, and local judicial practices. Advanced Negotiation Skills: Skilled in negotiating settlements effectively inside and outside of court, balancing assertiveness with diplomacy. Articulate and Persuasive Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft compelling pleadings and deliver persuasive arguments. Mediation & Settlement Experience: Proficient in managing mediations and settlement conferences with professionalism and focus on resolution. Professional Networking: Capable of building and maintaining professional relationships, and willing to participate in firm-sponsored and community-based networking events.

  • Manage cases from intake through resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and zealously advocating in court.
  • Communicate consistently and clearly with clients, managing expectations and building trust, while also supporting the firm’s reputation through prospective client engagement.
  • Analyze legal issues with precision, review and interpret key documents, and craft tailored strategies for each case.
  • Apply sound judgment, creativity, and problem-solving to achieve outcomes aligned with client goals while upholding the highest ethical standards.
  • Provide guidance to paralegals and assistants, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and professional development within the team.
  • Specialize in complex asset divorce cases, contentious family law disputes, and dependency proceedings.
  • Possess at least 7 years of litigation experience, with a confident courtroom presence and demonstrated success in trial and evidentiary hearings.
  • Take initiative, anticipate complications, and drive cases forward with precision and efficiency.
  • Approach challenges head-on with practical, innovative solutions.
  • Maintain the highest level of professionalism in all client interactions while fostering trust and confidence.
  • Work seamlessly with attorneys and support staff while contributing to a positive and growth-oriented firm culture.
  • Possess a genuine commitment to helping individuals navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges.
  • Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Positive, constructive attitude with the ability to multitask seamlessly.
  • Driven, self-motivated, and eager to continue growing professionally.
  • Friendly demeanor balanced with zealous client advocacy.
  • Confident courtroom presence with demonstrable success in evidentiary hearings and full trials.
  • Exercises sound legal and strategic judgment under pressure, always prioritizing the client’s best interests while upholding the highest ethical standards.
  • Strong command of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Family Law Rules, and local judicial practices.
  • Skilled in negotiating settlements effectively inside and outside of court, balancing assertiveness with diplomacy.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to draft compelling pleadings and deliver persuasive arguments.
  • Proficient in managing mediations and settlement conferences with professionalism and focus on resolution.
  • Capable of building and maintaining professional relationships, and willing to participate in firm-sponsored and community-based networking events.
  • Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
  • Prior experience in taking and defending depositions is highly valued.
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