Criminal Defense Attorney - Dallas County, TX

Attorney - Criminal Defense/Traffic Citation
Fast growing criminal defense law firm. We currently have 6 attorneys and are seeking another associate attorney to assist with our large case load of criminal and commercial driver traffic citations at both the municipal and county levels. No experience necessary, but considered. On the job training provided. Excellent collaboration among all attorneys and staff provides a teamwork approach and an excellent easy going working environment. Our practice is state wide. Salary is negotiable depending on level of experience. Responsibilities include:

* Basic computer skills, including ability to work with Word, Outlook, efiling, faxing and scanning

* Meeting with and/or speaking with clients via telephone and/or in person to discuss pending charges and to devise defense strategies

* Legal and factual research as required to achieve the best possible result

* Attend, via in person, telephone, virtual or email, all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the plea offers and best strategies

* Conference with prosecutors to negotiate and complete plea agreements

* Communicate with courts for resetting pretrial hearings and completing plea agreements

* Appealing to county courts when necessary

* Assist clients with executing plea bargains and other agreements with county attorney and district attorney offices

* Advise clients about the current affect of their accepted plea agreement and how it will affect their future

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Commute:

• Dallas, TX 75240 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75240: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person