Pay: $120,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Lead a talented legal team and handle meaningful family law cases without the stress of running your own firm.
• Enjoy the autonomy of a senior attorney role with dedicated administrative, marketing, and operational support.
• Earn competitive compensation with significant performance-based bonus potential.
• Focus on practicing law, mentoring your team, and achieving outstanding client outcomes instead of managing business operations.
• Join a forward-thinking, technology-driven firm embracing AI to make legal work smarter and more efficient.
• Enjoy professional growth, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment that values both results and people.

Location

St. Petersburg, FL. This is a full-time, primarily on-site leadership opportunity with flexibility for remote work when responsibilities allow. Court appearances throughout the surrounding Florida counties are required.

Note

Candidates must be active members in good standing with The Florida Bar, have 4+ years of Florida family law experience, extensive litigation experience, and have handled at least 10 family law trials in Florida. Strong technology skills and proficiency with AI tools, or a willingness to learn, are essential.

About Us

We are a dedicated family law practice helping individuals and families navigate challenging transitions with confidence, compassion, and strong legal advocacy. Our team combines personalized client service, strategic litigation, and modern technology to deliver excellent results. We believe great attorneys should spend their time practicing law, not managing the headaches of running a business.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead complex divorce, child custody, support, and other family law matters from initial strategy through resolution.
• Manage a substantial caseload, including litigation, negotiations, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Supervise, mentor, and support a dedicated team of attorneys and legal professionals.
• Develop effective case strategies and deliver exceptional representation for clients.
• Delegate responsibilities, oversee case progress, and maintain high standards of legal work.
• Monitor performance metrics, deadlines, and team productivity to ensure excellent results.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to improve workflows, client experience, and operational efficiency.
• Leverage technology and AI-enabled tools to strengthen productivity and legal service delivery.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of Florida family law experience with substantial litigation and trial experience.
• At least 10 completed family law trials in Florida.
• Strong courtroom advocacy, case management, and client communication skills.
• Ability to mentor others, manage priorities, and maintain accountability for results.
• Technology-savvy mindset and enthusiasm for learning AI-enabled legal tools.
• Emotional intelligence, professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and a collaborative attitude.
• Prior law firm ownership, solo practice, or legal team leadership strongly preferred.
• Board Certification in Family Law is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe successful attorneys deserve the freedom to focus on what they do best. Here, you will have the support of an established team, the opportunity to shape legal strategy, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference for families. With leadership responsibility, performance-based rewards, and freedom from firm ownership obligations, this is an opportunity to take your legal career to the next level.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: FL bar license. Must have 4+ yrs of family law exp. Must have been apart of 10+ trials. In deal breakers indicate that the salary is 120k and on target earnings with bonus is 180k approximately. Ask them for their all in compensation target

• Required Years as Associate: Not specified. 4+ years of Florida family law experience required.
• If remote: Must reside in a Florida county served by the firm, preferably Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, or Sarasota. Full-time leadership role is primarily in-person.
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• 5 to 7 yrs: $120K to $130K;
• 8 to 10 yrs: $130K to $145K; 
• 11+ yrs: $145K to $160K+. Recruiter-proposed bands, not client-approved. Client confirms $120K+ starting base and $180K+ total compensation potential.

Submission Email: Jamie,Danielle-[email protected];[email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Brava Family Law is a St. Petersburg family law firm handling divorce, custody, mediation, and complex litigation. Seeking a senior Florida attorney with 5+ years of family law experience and 10+ Florida family law trials to manage cases and lead a legal team. Offers $120K+ starting base, performance bonuses, operational support, and leadership without firm ownership.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Senior Family Law Attorney - Brava Family Law - JPC- 2767 - source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Senior Family Law Attorney
• Location: St. Petersburg, FL
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Primarily on-site for full-time leadership; remote flexibility as responsibilities permit.
• Experience: 4
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Family Law Attorney, Lead Family Law Attorney, Family Law Litigation Attorney, Family Law Partner, Family Law Trial Attorney, Divorce Attorney, Solo Family Law Practitioner.

• of hires needed: 1