Attorney Jobs in Florida

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Peer Youth Advocate - Part Time

  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • St Petersburg, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference...

State Attorney's Office, 15Th Circuit- Assistant State Attorney - 21000137

  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • West Palm Beach, FL
  • 3 hours ago

JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Assistant State Attorney Position Summary and Duties: This is a general job posting for entry-level attorney positions in a misdemeanor or juvenile division....

The Office assigns a multi-disciplinary team which is comprised of a guardian ad litem attorney, a child welfare professional, and hopefully a community volunteer or pro bono attorney, to represent...

Senior Assistant City Attorney

  • Miami, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Miami, FL
  • 3 hours ago

The City of Miami Beach City Attorneys Office is seeking an experienced attorney for the position of Senior Assistant City Attorney / Police Legal Advisor (PLA)....

Senior Assistant County Attorney

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 3 hours ago

Five years of progressively responsible legal experience which must include litigation experience of which three years have been largely devoted to the attorneys area(s) of specialization, so that,...

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Tallahassee/Panama City Donation Advocate

  • Gainesville, FL
  • 7 hours ago
  • Gainesville, FL
  • 7 hours ago

Overview The Donation Advocates primary responsibility is to advocate for organ, eye and tissue donation through notification of donation intent withpotential organ donor families or obtaining...

Patient Advocate Part-Time (Medical Cannabis)

  • Dayt Bch Sh, FL
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dayt Bch Sh, FL
  • 8 hours ago

Company Description AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S.,...

Patient Advocate Team Lead (Medical Cannabis)

  • Aloma, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Aloma, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Company Description AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S.,...

Senior Tax Associate

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Company Description Deerpath Capital is a leading direct lending firm specializing in providing first lien senior debt financing to middle market companies. Deerpath is focused on providing debt...

Patient Billing Advocate I

  • Sarasota, FL
  • 9 hours ago
  • Sarasota, FL
  • 9 hours ago

Department Patient Financial Services Job Summary Promotes customer satisfaction in receiving and responding to incoming calls. Evaluates customers ability to pay, completes mutually satisfactory...

Attorney

  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Miami Beach, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Former Assistant Public Defenders and Assistant State Attorneys are encouraged to apply....

Staff Attorney

  • Naples, FL
  • 10 hours ago
  • Naples, FL
  • 10 hours ago

Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners....

Senior Attorney - 55013667

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Tallahassee, FL
  • 12 hours ago

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of litigation and civil rules of procedure and practice and Government In the Sunshine Law....

Special Needs Advocate

  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 12 hours ago
  • Pompano Beach, FL
  • 12 hours ago

Job Details Job Location: Broward Childrens Center - Pompano Beach, FL Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Job Shift: Day Job Category:...

Demographic Data for Florida

Moving to Florida? Find some basic demographic data about Florida below.


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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Florida

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Florida offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
73.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
Master's Degree
7.2%
Associate's Degree
3.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Florida
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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