Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, starting pay is $100,000/yr and someone with Defense experience preferred!

Benefits include mileage and full medical

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys
• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills and problem-solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients
• Candidates must have passed the bar exam
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school