Associate Attorney – Criminal Defense
- $100,000 - $115,000
- Orlando, FL
A bit about us:
For the last 4 decades, this 40-attorney, plaintiff-side law firm has developed a great reputation throughout Central Florida. They provide a wide range of practice areas including: Personal Injury, Residential & Commercial Real Estate, Family Law; Immigration; Estate Planning; Bankruptcy; Criminal Defense; Intellectual Property; and Employment Law.
The firm believe in fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment, free from unnecessary bureaucracy. They foster and encourage a positive work-life balance for its staff and team members. They provide a wealth of experienced in-house administration and litigation support resources to its attorneys, including dedicated paralegals, a management team, a customer service center, marketing (including digital/internet marketing & SEO), information technology, accounting, human resources, cloud-based case management, and top tier technology and communication systems. The firm maintains 10 satellite offices throughout Central Florida, which include full time staff, reception, visiting attorney space, and conference rooms.
The firm believe in fostering a collaborative and respectful work environment, free from unnecessary bureaucracy. They foster and encourage a positive work-life balance for its staff and team members. They provide a wealth of experienced in-house administration and litigation support resources to its attorneys, including dedicated paralegals, a management team, a customer service center, marketing (including digital/internet marketing & SEO), information technology, accounting, human resources, cloud-based case management, and top tier technology and communication systems. The firm maintains 10 satellite offices throughout Central Florida, which include full time staff, reception, visiting attorney space, and conference rooms.
Why join us?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health, Dental & Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- PTO
- Mileage/travel reimbursement
- Hybrid schedule possible after ramp-up time
Job Details
The firm is seeking a full time Associate Attorney to assist in the management and litigation of its busy and growing Criminal Defense practice. Existing attorneys in private practice, solo/small firm practitioners, and current Assistant Public Defenders/Assistant State Attorneys are all invited to apply. This attorney will be based in the firm’s main office in Orlando, and will handle all manner of criminal cases, including felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, criminal traffic and traffic cases in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia, Lake, Polk & Sumter counties.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of experience litigating criminal matters
- Significant prior trial experience at the felony level
- Willingness to travel to Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Volusia, Lake, Polk & Sumter counties from Orlando as necessary to manage the caseload
- Former public sector experience is preferred
- Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar
- Must be a hard-working, self-motivated team player who is committed to providing the highest level of representation to their clients, both in and out of the courtroom
- Excellent client management skills, communication skills, and the willingness to communicate regularly with clients and their family members
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.