Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

Peek Law Group PLLC
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2024
Benefits:
  • HSA/ HSA matching
  • Sedera: Health and Medical Cost Sharing
  • SIMPLE IRA matching
  • SIMPLE IRA
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Paid time off

Position: Criminal Defense Associate Attorney – Full Time
PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT CONSIDER YOUR RESUME UNLESS YOU FOLLOW OUR APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Process:
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Job Posting –Associate – Defense Attorney
Peek Law Group is an established 20 year Austin firm focused on the practice of Criminal Defense and Immigration law. We are a valued driven team with a family atmosphere, and getting the right culture fit is essential to us. We are looking for an experienced attorney who has a passion for justice, is committed to excellence in advocacy, and has a heart for serving our clients and making a difference in their lives. If you find you are motivated by helping others overcome obstacles, or find purpose in being a champion to those who need a 2nd chance and put them on a healthy path, and you have a passion to be an excellent attorney and advocate, then we are looking for you.

We are hiring for the position of Criminal Defense Associate Attorney with our firm in our Austin, Texas office. We are one of the most active criminal defense and immigration firms in Central Texas, and we are on the leading edge of litigation in criminal and immigration courts. We zealously seek the most outstanding result possible for our clients, and we want attorneys who are passionate and ready to fight for our clients.

Qualifications:
  • MUST BE FLUENT/BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
  • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in criminal law (defense or prosecution)
  • Previous experience in Central Texas Counties courts, including Travis County, Hays County, and Williamson County, etc. is a plus
  • Any additional experience with Spanish-speaking clients is highly favorable
  • JD degree and admission to the State Bar of Texas is required Strong oral advocacy skills with a preference for prior litigation experience
  • Ability to work independently and in a high volume, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage your own docket with limited supervision
  • Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
  • Valid driver’s license - travel to jails and detention centers within Central Texas will be necessary on a regular basis
Employer may assist with relocation costs.

Additional Salary Information: Job includes performance bonuses, jail release fees, paid time off, health insurance, and employer matching IRA program.

Our Mission Statement: “Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration.”

Our Core Values: Called to champion those in need, every day in every small way, by: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.

Thank you for applying with us, we appreciate your time and patience.

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