Criminal Defense Attorney

Growing Criminal Defense and Injury Firm located in Midtown Phoenix seeks a criminal defense attorney with a preferred 1+ years of criminal defense and/or prosecution experience.

Cases will range from misdemeanor to felony level charges in the Justice, Superior, and Municipal Courts throughout Arizona.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter, organized, detail-oriented, passionate about defending people’s rights, and comfortable in a courtroom. You will be given the autonomy and support to determine the best legal strategy for defending cases and then expected to execute that strategy.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all races, genders, and backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications:

· Graduation from an accredited law school.

· 1+ year(s) Arizona Criminal Law experience (defense, prosecutor, judicial).

· Licensed to Practice Law in Arizona.

· Valid driver's license.

· Knowledge of the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure.

Job Duties:

· Handle misdemeanor and felony charges from start to finish.

· Travel to cover routine court appearances in the valley and Arizona.

· Discuss case facts and law in a clear, easy-to-understand manner with clients.

· Conduct interviews with police officers and witnesses.

· Negotiate plea offers with prosecutors.

· Travel to jail to meet with in-custody defendants.

· Determine the best strategy for defending a client and being able to articulate it to the supervising attorney.

· Draft and argue substantive motions.

· Misdemeanor and felony jury trials.

The benefits package includes paid holidays, sick days, and two weeks of paid vacation per year. Performance bonuses are available. Health insurance, 401k, and Bar dues are also provided.

The final base salary will depend on experience.

For your submission to be considered please, submit a resume, references, and salary requirements. If selected to interview you will be asked to submit a substantive writing sample.