Note Starting pay subject to upward adjustment based on experience, and does not include fee sharing.
Overview
We are seeking an experienced, assertive Litigation Attorney to join our growing firm serving Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties. Led by an attorney who has handled thousands of criminal cases, our firm has built a stellar reputation across South Florida for providing high-end, aggressive, and consistent defense representation.
Duties
- Prepare for and lead court proceedings, including bond hearings, arraignments, evidentiary motions, depositions, and jury trials.
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to build strong defense strategies.
- Prepare and file legal motions, pleadings, and briefs with precision and clarity.
- Develop case strategies through detailed trial preparation, including evidence review and witness coordination.
- Represent clients in court depositions, hearings, and trials with compelling advocacy and professionalism.
- Negotiate plea agreements and other resolutions with prosecutors to achieve favorable results for clients.
- Communicate effectively with clients to keep them informed of case progress and legal options.
- Manage case files efficiently using our in-house legal case management system, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
Requirements
- Licensure: Active Florida Bar admission (Required). Federal Licensure is a plus.
- Experience: 3–7 years of criminal defense experience required. Previous public sector experience (Public Defender or State Attorney) and proven jury trial experience are preferred.
- Mobility: Ability to reliably commute to our South Florida office locations and travel to courts across the tri-county area.
- Skills: Excellent legal drafting skills, mastery of Legal Research, and meticulous attention to detail regarding case files.
- Strong understanding of criminal procedural law and courtroom procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to draft legal motions, pleadings, and conduct legal writing with clarity.
- Experience handling court depositions, trial preparation, and client communication effectively.
- Excellent negotiation skills combined with a passion for legal advocacy and client service excellence.
- Experience in Immigration Law, or the willingness to learn is a plus.
Join us to make a meaningful impact through vigorous defense work while advancing your career in a supportive and energetic environment!
Pay: From $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
