Associate Attorney

Talk to connect; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Recoba Law Office in Miami, FL seeks an Associate Attorney with a focus on Family Law and Criminal Defense. The role involves active client representation, hearings, and trial preparation, with opportunities to develop litigation expertise and take on meaningful cases.

Candidates with courtroom experience are preferred; training and mentorship are available for those earlier in their careers. Strong research and writing skills, reliability, and client focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• Prior legal experience is preferred.
• Family Law, Criminal Defense, or litigation experience is highly preferred.
• Courtroom, hearing, mediation, deposition, or trial experience is a plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and case-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with active Family Law and Criminal Defense cases.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials.
• Draft and review motions, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and assist in developing case strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding their cases.
• Review and prepare evidence and discovery.
• Maintain deadlines and manage assigned caseload.
• Participate in court proceedings and trial preparation.
• Work closely with the firm's lead attorney on litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Job description

Associate Attorney – Family Law & Criminal Defense

Law Office is seeking a motivated and professional Associate Attorney to join our growing legal team in Miami, Florida.

We are looking for an attorney who is interested in developing a long-term litigation career and taking an active role in client representation, case strategy, hearings, and trial preparation.

Prior experience in Family Law, Criminal Defense, or litigation is strongly preferred. Candidates with courtroom, hearing, deposition, mediation, or trial experience will receive particular consideration. However, we are also open to attorneys with limited experience who demonstrate strong legal skills, professionalism, initiative, and the ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with active Family Law and Criminal Defense cases
• Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
• Draft and review motions, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and assist in developing case strategy
• Communicate directly with clients regarding their cases
• Review and prepare evidence and discovery
• Maintain deadlines and manage assigned caseload
• Participate in court proceedings and trial preparation
• Work closely with the firm's lead attorney on litigation strategy

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Prior legal experience is preferred
• Family Law, Criminal Defense, or litigation experience is highly preferred
• Courtroom, hearing, mediation, deposition, or trial experience is a plus
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and case-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Professional, dependable, and client-focused

Why Join Recoba Law Office?

This position provides an opportunity to work directly on active litigation matters and gain substantial exposure to Family Law and Criminal Defense cases.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in courtroom practice and litigation. Attorneys will have opportunities to participate in hearings, mediations, depositions, case strategy, and trial preparation while working alongside an experienced trial attorney.

For attorneys who are earlier in their careers, training and mentorship will be available, but we are particularly interested in candidates who already have some legal or litigation experience and are ready to take on greater responsibility.

If you are looking for an opportunity to strengthen your litigation experience, handle meaningful cases, and grow within a busy Florida law practice, we encourage you to apply.