Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

We are a client-focused Criminal Defense law firm dedicated to defending good people who have made a mistake or are wrongfully accused. We approach every case with empathy, compassion, and a commitment to securing positive outcomes for clients. Our ideal candidate has over three years of experience in a high-volume criminal defense practice in Florida.

• 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.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of three years 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.