Associate Attorney – Criminal & Trial Practice

Associate Attorney – Criminal, Traffic & General Practice

Full-Time | In-Office | Salem, Arkansas

We are a small but growing general practice law firm based in Salem, Arkansas, seeking to add a motivated, Arkansas-licensed associate attorney to join our team full time in our Salem office. This is a hands-on role for an attorney who wants real courtroom experience, daily collaboration with support staff, and exposure to a wide range of practice areas.

Position Overview

• Primary Focus: Traffic court and criminal defense
• Additional Exposure: Civil litigation, breach of contract, negligence, employment law, and family law
• Office Requirement: Full-time, in-office in Salem, Arkansas
• Remote Work: Limited to Fridays only when no court appearances are scheduled

This role begins with taking consults, a significant volume of traffic and criminal matters and expands into broader general-practice work, including serving as second chair on high-value civil cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle traffic court appearances and traffic defense matters
• Manage criminal defense cases, including misdemeanors and DWIs
• Appear in courts throughout Arkansas as required
• Serve as second chair on complex civil cases
• Assist with firm matters as they arise, including motions, hearings, and client issues
• Communicate professionally with clients, staff, and opposing counsel

Qualifications

• Active Arkansas law license (required)
• Comfortable with frequent court appearances
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff in an in-office environment
• Commitment to ethical practice under the Arkansas Rules of Professional Conduct

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $70,000
• Bonuses: Performance-based, but also life changing.
• Vacation: Two (2) weeks paid vacation
• Health Insurance: Three Blue Cross Blue Shield plans available; firm pays 70% of premiums, details upon request.
• Mileage reimbursement for court travel
• Malpractice insurance and administrative costs covered by the firm

Why Join Us

This is not a remote-only or document-review role. You will be in court, working directly with clients, judges, and prosecutors, while building skills across multiple practice areas. If you want to actually practice law, gain confidence quickly, and grow with a firm that has statewide ambitions, this position offers a strong foundation.

Experience:
Willing to teach on the job for new attorneys.

Location: Salem, Arkansas
Schedule: Full-time, in-office.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $70,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person