Senior Family Law Attorney

Senior Family Law Attorney

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A.

Fort Lauderdale, FL | Full-Time | Hybrid after 90 days — Two Remote Days per Week

$155,000–$185,000 Annual Base Salary | Earn Up to $202,000 Annually With Billable-Hour-Based Incentives

THE OPPORTUNITY

Lead complex family law matters with dedicated paralegal and administrative support, two remote workdays per week, and the opportunity to earn up to $202,000 annually, including base salary and billable-hour-based incentives.

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is seeking a Senior Family Law Attorney for its Fort Lauderdale practice. The position offers a $155,000–$185,000 annual base salary and focuses on high-value family law matters rather than a volume-based caseload.

You will lead contested divorce, high-asset, timesharing/custody, support, and post-judgment matters from intake through resolution. This role is suited to an experienced Florida family law litigator who wants ownership of case strategy, substantive courtroom work, and support in moving cases forward.

WHY TOP ATTORNEYS CONSIDER THIS ROLE

• Substantive family law work: Handle complex disputes, high-asset divorce, and challenging parenting and financial issues.
• Case ownership: Lead strategy and manage your matters from initial assessment through settlement or trial.
• Dedicated support: Work with paralegal and administrative support, structured systems, and operational resources.
• Hybrid flexibility: Two remote workdays per week, with in-person availability for court proceedings, client meetings, and other case needs.
• Compensation beyond base salary: Earn additional incentives tied to billable-hour performance.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) participation; PTO; and paid holidays.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Serve as lead counsel in Florida family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, parenting plans, timesharing/custody, child support, alimony, and post-judgment disputes.
• Develop and execute case strategies that account for the client's objectives, litigation risks, financial circumstances, and available evidence.
• Represent clients in contested hearings, evidentiary proceedings, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Identify and address complex financial issues, including asset division, business interests, and valuation questions.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, settlement agreements, and other substantive case documents.
• Direct discovery, evaluate evidence, and prepare clients, witnesses, and exhibits for proceedings.
• Provide clear advice about legal options, likely risks, case developments, and next steps.
• Coordinate with support staff, maintain timely case progress, and meet established billable-hour requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• Substantial experience practicing Florida family law, including contested divorce and related litigation.
• Demonstrated courtroom experience, including hearings and evidentiary proceedings.
• Ability to independently manage family law matters from intake through resolution.
• Strong legal writing, negotiation, case analysis, and oral advocacy skills.
• Professional judgment and the ability to advise clients through sensitive, high-stakes disputes.
• Ability to meet established billable-hour requirements and maintain accurate, timely billing records.

Preferred

• Family law trial experience.
• Experience handling high-asset divorce, business valuation, and complex financial matters.
• Experience mentoring or directing paralegal and administrative staff.

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE, & BENEFITS

• Annual base salary of $155,000–$185,000.
• Annual cash compensation opportunity: up to $202,000, including base salary and billable-hour-based incentives.
• Hybrid schedule with two remote days per week.
• Dedicated paralegal and administrative support.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) participation.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Structured case-management systems and operational support.

ABOUT MAYERSOHN LAW GROUP, P.A.

Mayersohn Law Group, P.A. is a dynamic, NAMWOLF, AV‑rated law firm recognized for excellence across South Florida's legal community. Led by founder Leah Mayersohn, a former prosecutor with decades of high‑stakes litigation experience. Our firm specializes in Criminal Law, Family Law, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation, and is well known for sharp strategy, fast communication, and a client‑focused approach that gets results.

Were expanding our team as we invest in new systems, marketing initiatives, and operational growth. This is an exciting time to join us: you'll work closely with experienced attorneys, contribute to meaningful cases, and be part of a supportive environment that values initiative, integrity, and continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast‑moving environment, bring fresh ideas, and take pride in delivering excellent work, you'll feel right at home here.

MLG Core Values: PATHS

Relentless where it matters. Deliberate at every turn.

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 difficult

S - 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.