Associate Attorney

Vindex Privatus, PLLC — a modern, specialized consumer-protection and plaintiff's litigation firm in Coral Gables, FL — is hiring an Associate Attorney to join a small, fast-moving team and take ownership of day-to-day case management. 

We handle FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA, and FCCPA consumer-protection cases, premises liability, personal injury, insurance bad faith, aviation torts, and general civil litigation. We also maintain a wealth-protection practice (estate planning, LLC formation, contracts) and a life-transitions practice (family, immigration, landlord-tenant). 

WHAT YOU'LL DO 
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence under your own signature 
• Coordinate directly with our paralegal — assign work, review output, keep the team moving as we continue to grow 
• Track deadlines across state court, federal court, and appellate court calendars • Appear at motion hearings, case management conferences, and mediations 
• Manage day-to-day client communications on case status 
• Work directly with the managing attorney on strategy for complex matters REQUIREMENTS 
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school 
• Admitted to the Florida Bar — OR sitting for the 2025/2026 Florida Bar (we will hire qualified applicants as law clerks and convert to associate upon bar admission) 
• Working knowledge of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 
• Strong legal writing and research skills 
• Good with computers and comfortable working in a modern, technology-integrated legal environment 
• Ability to coordinate with paralegal staff and support the team as it grows 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to juggle multiple matters simultaneously PREFERRED 
• Prior exposure to consumer-protection law, premises liability, or insurance bad faith 
• Internship or clerkship at a plaintiff's firm, legal aid, or small/mid-size firm 
• Bilingual (Spanish or Mandarin a plus) 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 
• Base salary of $65,000 (FL Bar admitted) 
• Contingency bonus: 2% of net firm recovery on cases you actively litigate — typically adds $10,000–$18,000 per year based on 2025 recoveries 
• Law-clerk track for bar-pending candidates: $30/hour, with automatic conversion to the associate track (base + bonus) upon Florida Bar admission — no re-interview 
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (employer covers 80% of employee premium) • Paid time off 
• Florida Bar dues and annual CLE reimbursement 
• Remote-first work arrangement (virtual office available when needed) 
• Real mentorship, significant responsibility, and a clear path to senior associate and partnership 

HOW TO APPLY
Email the following to hiring@vindexprivatus.com with the subject line "Associate Attorney Application – [Your Last Name]": 
1. Cover letter 
2. Resume 
3. Writing sample (5–10 pages, preferably self-authored) 
4. Unofficial law school transcript 
5. Two professional references Applications reviewed on a rolling basis. Vindex Privatus, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer.