The Smith & Eulo Law Firm is looking for an energetic, go-getter, bi-lingual (Spanish-English) Criminal Defense Associate Attorney to join an amazing team of successful, caring, and compassionate Criminal Defense and Civil Litigation Attorneys. We are headquarted in Orlando, FL with satellite offices in Tampa, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Sanford, Ocala, Kissimmee, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, and Fort Myers. It is one the fastest growing Criminal Defense Law Firms in the state of Florida. Established in 2015 by Darryl Smith, ESQ and Ken Eulo, ESQ with the vision to bring quality legal representation with a client-centered focus. Join us!
Job Responsibilities:
· Meet with potential clients
· Interview witnesses
· Perform legal research
· Visit clients in custody
· Attend court hearings, trials, proceedings
· File motions
· Examine the crime scene
· Accrue additional evidence in support of a case’s argument against the prosecution’s charges
· Gather expert witnesses to testify in court
· Work on several cases at the time
· Regularly updating clients about their cases
· Responding to the urgent needs of clients
· Willingness to learn and practice family law
· Be willing to attend community service events
· Other duties as assigned
Must Have Qualifications:
- Florida Bar licensed
- Board Certified
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- 2+ years of experience (preferably at the State Attorney or The Public Defender’s Office)
- Must be a team player
- Work well under pressure
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
- Be able to travel by car across the state
- Be willing to be on-call on some weekends
- Great organizational and multitasking skills
- High integrity
Nice to Have Qualifications:
· Graduated from top 100 Law School
Smith & Eulo is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Apply today!
*To apply please visit https://www.smithandeulo.com/employment-opportunities/
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Criminal defense law: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: Multiple locations