Job Description

Role Overview

Our firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with a strong interest in criminal law and trial litigation. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced trial attorneys, gain hands?on courtroom experience, and support clients through all stages of criminal proceedings. Youll conduct legal research, draft motions and pleadings, prepare for trial, and provide strategic support on active cases. If youre passionate about criminal defense, eager to build your trial skills, and looking for a firm where you can grow, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including motions, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, and trial materials related to criminal cases.
• Conduct legal research on criminal statutes, case law, sentencing guidelines, and procedural rules.
• Assist senior attorneys in preparing for hearings, arraignments, pretrial conferences, depositions, and trials.
• Attend hearings and trial proceedings with senior attorneys; may conduct routine hearings independently based on experience.
• Analyze case facts, evaluate evidence, and support strategy development for criminal defense matters.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and internal team members to ensure each case is progressing efficiently.
• Maintain organized client files with up-to-date motions, discovery, and correspondence.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Successful completion of the bar exam.
• Experience or strong interest in criminal defense, litigation, or trial advocacy.
• Excellent research, writing, and courtroom communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior attorneys and support staff.
• Strong problem?solving skills and the ability to think quickly in high?pressure situations.
• Bilingual a plus (especially Spanish).

Compensation

$80,500 - $92,500 DOE + bonus potential per year

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