Job Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
- 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.
About Company:
At Alan Fowler Law, PLLC, we believe that the practice of law should be interesting, engaging, and fulfilling and that you should work with a team of people – who feel like a small family – dedicated to helping good people, who made a mistake or are wrongfully accused – get their lives back on track with their bright future intact.
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