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Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

The Ticket Clinic, A Law Firm | Miami, FL, United States

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Posted Date 4/12/2025
Description

Description:

Our growing criminal defense firm in Miami, 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:
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and admission to the Florida Bar.
  • 1-3 years of experience in criminal defense or a related field (preferred but not required).
  • Fluency in Spanish is required to effectively communicate with clients and stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to think critically and solve complex legal issues.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
  • A commitment to providing high-quality legal services and client satisfaction.

Required Travel:
Some travel within courthouse
Title
Associate / Attorney / Lawyer
Years of Experience
1-3 | 3-5

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