Attorney/Lawyer

Criminal defense law firm seeking zealous attorney interested in making an additional income by joining our firm as an independent contractor.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a W-2 role, you will be operating as a 1099 contractor. Please do not apply if you do not have criminal law experience.

Benefits:

• Our attorneys are never charged a fee to receive a case
• Clients are already retained; no marketing, collection, or business administration required
• Complete freedom to reject or accept any case
• Errors and omissions coverage provided for each case
• Flat fees are mutually agreed to based on the facts and circumstances of each case
• Additional fees are paid for substantive motions, contested hearings, and trial days
• Extraordinary fees available for cases that become time-intensive
• Case Manager assigned to each case to assist as client liaisons

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Requirements:

• Licensed attorney with five years of experience
• No misconduct and in good standing with the State Bar
• Act ethically at all times and exhibit professionalism while zealously defending clients
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to remain professional while dealing with a wide variety of personalities.
• Excellent knowledge of computers and software, including MS Word, MS Excel, PDF Editing Software, Practice Management Software.
• Prior experience working collaboratively with others to develop and implement action plans.
• Ability to think critically about each potential case, identifying strengths/weaknesses as well as causes of action and potential themes.
• Ability to handle cases independently from intake to trial'

'Work Location: Multiple locations Work Remotely Temporarily due to COVID-19

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $54.00 - $400.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• If necessary, would you be willing to go to trial?

Experience:

• Trial: 1 year (Required)
• Criminal Law: 1 year (Required)
• Attorney: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Law License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $54 - $400