Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

Our growing criminal defense firm in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, seeking a dedicated and skilled Associate Attorney to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to represent clients in a fast-paced, high volume legal environment. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling a range of criminal defense cases, including providing court representation, relaying plea offers, reviewing discovery, preparing and filing motions, and engaging directly with prospective clients.

The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with strong communication skills and the ability to work

under pressure in a dynamic legal setting. Fluency in Spanish is a requirement.

Key Responsibilities :

• Represent clients in court, including hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, providing updates on case status and legal options.
• Review and analyze discovery documents to ensure thorough case preparation.
• Draft and file legal motions, documents, and pleadings.
• Engage with prospective clients, conduct initial consultations, and provide legal advice.
• Relay plea offers and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Maintain detailed case files and case management systems.

Job Requirements :

Required Travel :

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