Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

Michael P. Maddux, P.A. is a service driven firm that practices personal injury and criminal defense law and civil rights litigation. Mr. Maddux is proud to have been recognized as a Super Lawyer for several years for our work in criminal defense and civil rights. We have been working in the Greater Tampa Bay area and around Florida since 1999. We celebrate our clients, friends, and families of our law firm. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve and give back to those in need.

Our job is to resolve our clients’ difficult problems, and we do this with compassion as we seek justice by addressing the emotional and financial concerns they have. If this sounds like your philosophy and you enjoy being a lawyer who helps clients, then you may be the next team member to help us grow and serve the Tampa Bay community.

We have a collegial office environment and ensure great communication occurs by having weekly meetings, sharing our points of gratitude, and discussing our current cases. We have regular team building exercises, celebrate birthdays, and enjoy holiday events together.

If you have a service centered approach to the law and desire a collaborative work environment, consider joining us!

About You

• You're a dynamic criminal defense attorney with 2+ years of experience, ready to handle cases ranging from misdemeanors to felonies.
• Embrace challenges, showcase your legal prowess, and contribute to a positive, fun, and collaborative work environment.
• Be sharp, energetic, and hungry to grow into one of the best litigators in the field.
• Enjoy autonomy, schedule control, and a stellar work/life balance.

Requirements

• Manage criminal cases from inception to resolution
• Represent clients at arraignments, pretrial hearings, and motions
• Conduct and prepare depositions
• Develop defense strategies and prepare clients for trial
• Draft and argue motions, including motions to suppress evidence
• Handle discovery and negotiate plea agreements
• Navigate complex legal issues, such as constitutional challenges
• Trial experience is a bonus
• Florida Bar license is a must

A Florida Bar license is a requirement for this position. This is an onsite job with flexibility when necessary. If you are bi-lingual, that will be a huge plus.

If you are searching for a growth opportunity and the experience of working with seasoned litigators, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

To show we value our team, we offer the following*:

• Aggressive bonus program
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• 2 weeks of PTO
• Holidays
• Parking available
• Bar Association and seminar dues paid

*Waiting period may apply.

Salary commensurate with experience.

To have your application stand out for the great career opportunity, please submit a detailed resume and a cover letter telling us why you are interested in being a Personal Injury attorney and why this opportunity seems like a good fit for you at this stage of your career.

Applications are only accepted through this website. No agencies please.

We will be contacting those candidates who we would like to interview further. If we do not reach out, please know we wish you much success in your future endeavors.