Associate Attorney-Family Law and Litigation

About Us:

Westchase Law P.A., a dynamic and well-established law firm based in Tampa, Florida, specializes in a comprehensive range of family law services. Our team, including a Florida Board-Certified Specialist in Marital & Family Law, provides sophisticated legal representation in diverse areas such as divorce, child custody, alimony, paternity, and domestic violence, among others. We also practice in general litigation, business law, real estate, estate planning and probate. As a firm, we are dedicated to offering exceptional legal advice, professional counseling, and outstanding representation both in and out of court.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in various family law matters, including but not limited to divorce, child custody, alimony, paternity, and domestic violence cases.
• Provide legal advice and counseling to clients on diverse family law issues, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, property division, and child support.
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, and courtroom litigation, as necessary.
• Prepare and file all required legal documents and ensure compliance with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure; Understand and apply the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the Florida Probate Rules.
• Experience in the areas of estate planning and probate a plus
• Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
• Represent clients in legal proceedings including drafting pleadings/motions, arguing motions, requesting/responding to discovery, and conducting trials
• Manage assigned cases by planning case strategy, calendaring case management, executing and delegating tasks as-needed, and providing regular case updates to client and managing attorney

Qualifications:

• POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND SUPERIOR WORK ETHIC
• Solution and results oriented
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in family law or litigation, with a focus on Florida law
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and courtroom skills
• Commitment to ethical legal practice and a high degree of professionalism
• Heightened attention to detail and understanding and meeting deadlines, without compromising efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong research and writing skills
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Tampa, FL 33626 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tampa, FL 33626: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person