What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Attorney position at MLG?
We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position. We are seeking an attorney with criminal law experience. Current or former Prosecutorial or Defense attorneys are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have excellent writing and interpersonal skills. Must possess a high work ethic and degree of professionalism and be proficient with modern law practice technology.
Education
- Juris Doctor or Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved law school
Other Requirements
- Must be admitted to practice law and a member in good standing with the State Bar of Washington at the time of application.
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Washington driver's license by the time of hire.
Our Preferred Candidate has
· 1-3 years of Criminal Defense Experience
· Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state and local level
· A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
· Experience with adult criminal matters
Responsibilities
- Advise client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case
- Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategies
- Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research
- Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
- Manage workload of cases
- Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
- Gather additional evidence to support client’s case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges
- Prepare clients for depositions; determine goals of case strategy, gather information from witnesses, and important experts that support client's positions
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
License/Certification:
- Bar License (Required)
Work Location: One location