Criminal Defense Associate
About The Position
Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now, and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You’ll be responsible for developing case strategy, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and keeping client files up to date. The ideal candidate has extensive criminal defense experience, appearing in front of multiple judges and multiple courthouses. If you want to defend good people who have made a mistake or are wrongfully accused, start your application today! We are open to remote work, provided the attorney can travel to the Florida Keys for all court hearings that require in-person appearances. Perform as lead attorney for the firm's cases in Key West, Marathon, and Plantation Key. Conduct comprehensive case analysis, develop defense strategies, and prepare clients for court. Represent clients in all criminal court appearances, including pretrial conferences, hearings, plea hearings, pre-trial motions, and trials (excluding appeals). Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action. Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other staff members. Draft documents, such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, plea agreements contracts. Resolve cases efficiently by communicating effectively with prosecutors and clients. Cultivate strong client relationships, providing empathetic, respectful communication and regular case updates. Uphold the highest ethical standards in every case.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the Florida Bar
- Minimum of three years of experience in criminal defense within Florida, with proven skills in handling a wide variety of cases
- Strong courtroom experience with confidence in handling numerous criminal cases simultaneously
- Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly in delivering compassionate client service
- Commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and securing positive results
Responsibilities
- Developing case strategy
- Performing legal research
- Drafting legal documents
- Keeping client files up to date
- Perform as lead attorney for the firm's cases in Key West, Marathon, and Plantation Key
- Conduct comprehensive case analysis
- Develop defense strategies
- Prepare clients for court
- Represent clients in all criminal court appearances, including pretrial conferences, hearings, plea hearings, pre-trial motions, and trials (excluding appeals)
- Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
- Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other staff members
- Draft documents, such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, plea agreements contracts
- Resolve cases efficiently by communicating effectively with prosecutors and clients
- Cultivate strong client relationships, providing empathetic, respectful communication and regular case updates
- Uphold the highest ethical standards in every case
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
