Criminal Attorney

Are you a dedicated attorney looking for an exciting new opportunity? Our firm is expanding, and we’re seeking a talented lawyer to handle our criminal cases as we grow and continue to make a difference in our clients' lives.

Our ideal candidate is eager to join a team that's redefining what a modern law firm can be. We’re looking for someone who is excited about the opportunity to be part of a firm that offers growth and incentive opportunities.

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about serving as Associate Attorney for clients facing felony or misdemeanor charges.

If you’re passionate about defending individuals and safeguarding their futures, and you’re comfortable managing a caseload primarily consisting of DUIs, misdemeanors, and low-level felonies, we want to connect with you.

In this role, you’ll apply your criminal law experience to manage a diverse caseload of over 60 cases, ranging from misdemeanor to felony charges in Justice, Superior, and Municipal Courts across Maricopa County ONLY .

You’ll have the flexibility to work from home or the office, and mileage for court appearances will be reimbursed. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and enhancing memos prepared by our paralegal, using your negotiation skills to meet client needs, recording video updates on case specifics, and offering clear legal options to help clients make informed decisions.

Additionally, our attorneys are expected to adhere to their Clio task list and maintain an average of 30 productive hours per week.

This position offers a competitive starting annual salary of $80,000-$105,000, with the potential for monthly bonuses based on your efficiency and the results you achieve.

We also provide comprehensive benefits including Health, Vision, and Dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and life insurance. If you’re fluent in Spanish, there is additional compensation available.

Who We Want

Being a lawyer is just the starting point for us. We’re looking for more than that. We want an assertive, energetic go-getter who is self-driven and highly accountable.

We are committed to innovating criminal law practice to better serve our clients. Therefore, we seek attorneys who are open to new methods and solutions.

Our focus is on achieving the best outcomes for our clients, not on sales quotas, making sales calls, or visiting clients in jail.

Compensation :

$80,000 - $105,000 yearly

Responsibilities :

• Manage a caseload ranging from 40 to 100 cases
• Create accurate and detailed case notes, including custom video recordings for clients
• Communicate compassionately and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, supervisors, and others
• Utilize technology tools daily, such as Clio Manage, Zoom, Outlook, Slack, and Loom
• Review legal memos, deviation requests, plea agreements, and sentencing recommendations
• Draft and argue evidentiary motions, other legal issues and litigate at trial
• Attend weekly meetings with management to review case progress
• Follow and complete a daily task list, ensuring 30 hours of productive work each week

Qualifications :

• The ideal candidate for this Criminal Defense Attorney position in Phoenix, AZ, US should possess advanced knowledge of criminal law and have practical experience as a criminal defense lawyer, public defender, or prosecutor for a minimum of 2 years.
• Demonstrated experience in handling criminal cases, including completion of 100 or more change of pleas and sentencing at the felony and / or misdemeanor levels, is required.
• Proven experience with criminal matters, including completion of 5 or more bench or jury trials at either a felony or misdemeanor level, is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are a must for this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Applicants must be in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona.
• A Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA-accredited School is a mandatory qualification.

About Company

We are a small law firm in its fifth year of practice. You would be working alongside a team of Owner / Attorney, paralegal, legal assistant, operations manager, marketing assistant, and client services manager.

We specialize in helping keep good people out of jail who are accused of felony and misdemeanor crimes. Our focus is on helping deserving clients who made a 5-minute mistake and don’t deserve to have their mistakes define who they are for the rest of their lives.

We work on every case with the goal of dismissing all charges through either legal dismissals or diversion alternatives.

If not, we aim to reduce as many charges and negative consequences. Finally, we look to trial as a last resort after other options have been exercised.

Please watch this video to learn more about the law firm and the cases we handle : https : / / www.loom.com / share / 47424fa4f3e34c3392fc216657dfb7ff