About the role
Pay: $135,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
* High-level criminal defense work without the pressure of origination or partnership * Remote-first role with flexibility and autonomy * Long-term stability with predictable compensation growth * Meaningful courtroom work representing real people at critical moments * Join a small, tight-knit boutique where quality of work matters more than ego * Competitive salary with annual retention bonuses * Be a trusted second-in-command rather than running a firm alone
Location
Remote role within Florida, with required travel to Key West approximately every other month for 3–4 days at a time for court appearances (all travel expenses paid by our client). Must be based in the Orlando or Key West area.
Note
This role requires recent, hands-on criminal defense experience on the defense side only. Plaintiff or prosecution backgrounds will not be considered.
About Our Client
Our client is a boutique criminal defense firm focused on thoughtful, aggressive advocacy for individuals who deserve a second chance. They operate like a small family, value humility and teamwork, and believe great legal work should be both impactful and sustainable over the long term.
Job Description
* Handle complex criminal defense matters from intake through resolution * Appear in court regularly and manage hearings, motions, and trials * Travel to Key West approximately every other month for court appearances lasting 3–4 days * Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients throughout their cases * Work closely with the firms lead attorney as a trusted senior associate * Maintain organized case files and consistent follow-through * Contribute to a collaborative, low-ego team environment
Qualifications
* 6+ recent years of criminal defense experience * Defense-side practice only * Strong courtroom and litigation background * Florida Bar admission in good standing * Stable employment history * Comfortable supporting a lead attorney rather than seeking partnership * Willingness to travel periodically to Key West
Why Youll Love Working Here
* No pressure to bring in business or build a book * Remote flexibility with optional in-person collaboration * Clear expectations and long-term vision * Work with people who value humility, trust, and professionalism * Make a real difference in clients lives without burnout culture
JPC-586
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Dental insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance
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