Criminal Defense Associate

Our law firm has a full‑time associate attorney position available now, and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You’ll be responsible for developing case strategy, performing legal research, drafting legal documents, and keeping client files up to date. The ideal candidate has extensive criminal defense experience, appearing in front of multiple judges and multiple courthouses.

If you want to defend good people who have made a mistake or are wrongfully accused, start your application today! We are open to remote work, provided the attorney can travel to the Florida Keys for all court hearings that require in‑person appearances.

• 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.
• Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of three years of 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.
• Exceptional communication skills and problem‑solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base
• Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)

$150,000 yearly

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.