Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Criminal Defense and Family Law Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both areas of law, providing compassionate yet aggressive representation to clients facing legal challenges. This role involves handling a diverse caseload, including criminal defense matters such as DUIs, misdemeanors, felonies, and post-conviction relief, as well as family law cases, including divorce, child custody, support disputes, and domestic violence issues.

$120,000 - $150,000 yearly

• Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients

• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base

• We need an attorney who has a minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience and is comfortable in a courtroom
• Licensed Florida attorney in good standing
• Skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations
• Spanish speaking a plus

Our Founding and Managing Attorney is a business-driven professional who is passionate about helping good people make their home in the greatest country in the world! We offer excellent benefits and believe in a culture of work/life balance with professional development.

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