Associate Attorney

Please send resumes to Sarah@SatawaLaw.com

Hiring Associate Attorney. Great opportunity for responsibility and growth at this very busy small firm practicing criminal law.

Satawa Law, PLLC is a boutique law firm specializing in criminal defense of allegations including federal crimes, white collar offenses, sexual assault, child sex crimes, child abuse, shaken baby/abusive head trauma, and medical child abuse. We strive to be the very best criminal defense firm in Michigan, while treating each client — and potential client — with honesty and respect.

We are looking for a talented and energetic Associate Attorney to add to our growing practice. Primary duties will start with legal research and writing, with the opportunity to quickly move into handling court appearances and hearings. Developing your own case load will be supported and encouraged. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate with bar admission and up to 3 years’ experience, who will hit the ground running and easily acclimate to our client focused, boutique law firm culture. You should be driven, contribute to the team, a self-starter, and possess excellent research and writing skills.

QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited law school. Member of State Bar of Michigan in good standing. Experience conducting legal research using Westlaw, Lexis and available legal resources. Superior legal research and writing skills for motions, briefs and sentencing memos. . Ability to present statements of fact, laws and arguments clearly and logically, both verbally and in writing including before judges. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to legal problems and matters. Excellent communications skills for dealing with clients, the Court, and law enforcement authorities. Excellent communication skills for preparing reports and recommendations. Skill in managing one's own time, as well as the ability to meet deadlines. Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to request clarification when needed.

Once hired, the new associate will be required to hit the ground running, and bill a minimum of 1,500 annual and collectable hours while providing an exceptional client experience.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Please send resumes to Sarah@SatawaLaw.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person