Job Description
Job Description
Full-Time | In-Person | No Client Acquisition Required
We’re Hiring an Experienced Trial Attorney! Florida’s Emerald Coast (Relocation Bonus)
Join our well-respected and fast-growing criminal defense firm located on Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. This is a rare opportunity to live and work by the beach while doing meaningful, high-level legal work — with a relocation bonus and paid travel for the interview process.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses
- Relocation bonus
- Travel expenses covered for the interview process
- Live and work in one of Florida’s most beautiful coastal regions
- No requirement to bring in your own cases
- Supportive, close-knit legal team
- Minimal administrative work
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Up to 6% retirement match after 1 year
- Continuing legal education & professional development
- Generous PTO and holidays
- Paid Study Time for Florida Bar Exam
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in serious felony matters, including:
- Sexual Battery
- Lewd & Lascivious Molestation
- Murder
- Other high-level offenses
- Conduct legal research, write motions, and prepare for court
- Handle trials, pre-trial hearings, and negotiations with prosecutors
- Collaborate with a seasoned team of attorneys and support staff
- Maintain strong communication with clients
- Contribute to a team-oriented, respectful, and fun work environment
What We’re Looking For:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active Florida Bar license preferred or obtainable
- Minimum 3 years of criminal trial experience
- Excellent courtroom presence and trial skills
- Strong legal research and writing abilities
- Team player with a positive attitude and sense of humor
- Commitment to ethical legal practice and client confidentiality
About Us:
We’re a team of two experienced attorneys, one investigator, and four amazing support staff members, working together to provide aggressive, ethical, and compassionate criminal defense. Our motto is “We dig deeper,” and we live by our values of customer service, teamwork, and results.
We believe in supporting each other, working hard, and enjoying the journey — all while living in a paradise by the sea.
Apply Today!
Call our Hiring Coordinator, Cheri Collins, at 850-203-2630 to learn the next steps.
Location: Florida's Emerald Coast - Make your move where justice meets paradise.
Job Type: Full-time in Office
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Criminal defense law: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Panama City, FL 32401 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Panama City, FL 32401: Relocate before starting work (Required)