Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Associate Attorney role is onsite in Mary Esther, FL, serving the Mary Esther/Fort Walton Beach area. The stated annual salary range is $80,000–$120,000. The attorney joins Goodwin Law Group’s growing team. The associate researches and analyzes legal issues, drafts documents, advises clients, and represents them in hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials. Working with senior attorneys and support staff, the role develops case strategies and manages an active caseload while maintaining client service and professional standards.

What you'll do

• Conduct legal research and analysis
• draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents
• represent clients in court hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials
• advise and counsel clients
• develop case strategies with senior attorneys and support staff
• manage active caseloads and meet deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate attorney

mary esther fl

fort walton beach area

goodwin law group

legal research

litigation

client representation

florida bar

juris doctor

$80k–$120k/year

401(k) matching

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching, performance-based bonus, dental, vision and health insurance, paid time off, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Juris Doctor required; applicants may be Florida Bar members, awaiting exam results, or preparing for an upcoming Florida Bar examination; litigation experience preferred but not required.

About the employer

Goodwin Law Group Pa is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.