Criminal Defense Attorney

The Edward Law Group is a well respected large law firm with about 55 employees and growing in Houston Texas. We are currently seeking a full-time Criminal defense Attorney to join our great team of lawyers. The selected candidate would start immediately. Candidate should have a team mentality with an emphasis on assisting each and every client as best as they can. He or She must also be able to thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to multitask to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Salary is great plus he or she will receive a nice sized bonus at the end of the one year mark with the firm. We offer plenty of benefits as well.

> The The Potential Candidate will get two weeks of paid vacation.

> The Potential Candidate will receive a nice sized bonus at the end of the one year mark with the firm

> The Potential Candidate can also bring in a fair amount of their own cases

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Depends on experience

Responsibilities

Review case files
Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial conferences, and law and motion hearings.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judicial officers and team members;
Issue spot and develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases;
Negotiate and settle cases or prepare matters for jury trial;
Perform legal research and analyze and apply legal principles and precedents, facts, and evidence to legal problems;
Draft law and motion pleadings and present those statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and effectively both written and orally; and
Effectively manage a nice sized caseload.
speak with clients during and after court to update them about their case

Knowledge and Skills

Licensed to practice in Texas and is in good standing
Must have reliable transportation
Serious candidates should submit  their resume, email address as well as their cellular phone number.

Employee Benefits

On site cafeteria, paid time-off, performance bonus, flexible schedule, mobile phone, paid sick days, work from home, medical, dental, vision