Criminal Defense Attorney

We are a growing criminal defense firm in Nashville looking for an attorney who is exceptional with clients, not just in the courtroom. This is a high-volume practice — you'll carry a heavy caseload across multiple courts and counties in Middle Tennessee. The right person thrives under that kind of pressure and, just as importantly, genuinely connects with clients who are scared and need someone they can trust. If you love the craft of criminal defense and have the people skills to match, we want to hear from you.

Benefits:

• W-2 salaried position ($95,000 - $115,000 Base + Bonus DOE)
• 9 Paid Holidays plus 2 weeks paid time off (PTO) to start
• Convenient East Nashville office location
• Flexible Court Schedule
• Business mileage reimbursement

Why Join Us?

• Mentorship: Learn from a team of former prosecutors and seasoned litigators.
• No "Eat What You Kill": Competitive base salary + performance bonuses based on Client Satisfaction and Retention. You don't have to sell; you just have to serve.
• Impact: We are a mission-driven firm that prioritizes "3-Way Wins" for Clients, our Team, and our Firm.
• Real courtroom volume: You'll be in front of judges across Middle Tennessee regularly — this is not a desk job.

$95,000 – $115,000 + bonuses DOE

• Passion for lawyering and being in the courtroom, making a difference
• Honesty is critical, and good ethical character is essential
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients who are often frightened and facing serious consequences
• Conduct thorough initial client interviews and serve as their primary point of contact throughout their case
• Explain legal options, strategy, and likely outcomes in plain language — clients need to understand what's happening and feel heard
• Respond to client calls and inquiries promptly — a 4:30 PM Friday call gets the same care as a Monday morning one
• Counsel clients through difficult decisions with empathy and clarity, not just legal expertise
• Represent clients across multiple courts and counties in Middle Tennessee
• Collaborate with senior partners and support staff to manage a docket efficiently

• 3+ years of Criminal Law experience
• Former prosecutor or public defender experience strongly preferred: We have 2 former DA's, 1 former PD, and 1 former Magistrate on staff. While we value the prosecutor mindset, we also highly value the client management skills of a Public Defender for this role
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): You must be able to navigate difficult situations with grace. We hire for personality as much as skill
• Ability to explain complex legal situations to clients in plain, compassionate language
• Resilience: Ability to handle the "ups and downs" of a criminal docket and high-anxiety client interactions without losing your cool
• Able to manage a high-volume docket across multiple counties without losing focus on each individual client
• Tech-Savvy: Must be comfortable with modern case management software (we are a digital-first firm)
• Admitted to practice law in Tennessee

Andrew C. Beasley PLLC is a criminal and order of protection defense firm in Nashville built on one principle: every client deserves to be treated like the only client. Our team includes former prosecutors, public defenders, and magistrates who bring real courtroom experience to every case.

We are experienced in a wide range of criminal and order of protection defense areas — including DUI, assault, drug offenses, and federal crimes — serving communities across Middle Tennessee. We've successfully handled over 5,000 cases, and we treat every client like the only client. Every team member is an integral part of our continued and growing success.