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.
Compensation:
$120,000 - $150,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
About Company
Our Founding and Managing Attorney is an entrepreneur 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.