Ready for What's Next in Your Legal Career? Maybe you just sat for the Florida Bar and are wondering where you'll begin your career. Maybe you've been practicing for a few years and you're ready for something different. More courtroom experience. More opportunity. More collaboration. More room to grow. Affordable Law Center is hiring an Associate Attorney. We are a growing boutique law firm in Palm Beach County looking for an attorney who is smart, motivated, compassionate, accountable, and ready to grow. Whether you are waiting for Florida Bar results, recently admitted, or already have several years of experience, we want to hear from you. We are not looking for a particular number of years on a résumé. We are looking for the right person. What Makes Us Different? We believe great lawyers grow when they are given responsibility, support, mentorship, and opportunity. If you are a newer attorney, you will receive hands on mentorship while developing real practical skills from the beginning. If you already have experience, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of cases, sharpen your litigation skills, expand your courtroom experience, and grow into greater responsibility as the firm grows. You will not be stuck in the background. You will be part of the cases, the strategy, the client relationships, and the courtroom. What You'll Do Your practice will focus primarily on family law, with opportunities to gain experience in civil litigation and other areas.
You will:
Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and correspondence Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, and trials Participate in case strategy Analyze and develop cases rather than simply complete assignments Take increasing ownership of cases based on your experience and abilities Work directly with the firm's founder in a collaborative environment Who We're Looking For Experience is helpful. Character is essential. We want someone who is kind to clients, organized, accountable, receptive to feedback, attentive to deadlines, and willing to take ownership of their work. Someone who asks questions when they don't know the answer. Someone who wants to keep getting better. And someone who genuinely wants to help people. We can teach our systems and our approach. We can develop skills and provide opportunities. We cannot teach work ethic, integrity, accountability, or the desire to be excellent at what you do. You Might Love Working Here If...
- You want meaningful legal work.
- You want courtroom experience.
- You enjoy strategizing and solving problems.
- You want mentorship without being micromanaged.
- You care about your clients.
- You want your ideas to matter.
- You want to be part of a team.
- And you want to grow with a firm that is growing too. What You'll Find Here A supportive, collaborative team. Hands on mentorship when you need it. Independence as you earn it. Real responsibility. Real client interaction. Real courtroom experience. Opportunities to advance as the firm continues to grow. High expectations. High standards. High support. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Performance based bonus opportunities
- Paid time off
- Medical benefits
- 401(k) benefits
- Professional development opportunities Direct mentorship Long term advancement opportunities as Affordable Law Center continues to grow throughout South Florida Waiting for Bar Results?
Apply. You do not have to wait until results are released. Already Practicing and Ready for a Change? Apply. Whether this will be your first attorney position or your next one, we care less about the number
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$70,000.00
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Employee discount Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance
Work Location:
In person