Description:

Role Description:
This is a full-time role for an Associate Attorney at A Criminal Defense Law Firm, located in Gilbert, AZ with flexibility for some remote work. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for researching, writing, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, conducting hearings and trials in various courts, and providing legal advice and counsel to clients.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar
Minimum two years of experience practicing criminal defense law
Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills
Experience in trials and hearings in various courts in Arizona
Solid understanding of Arizona criminal law and procedure
Ability to think critically and strategically, and to work autonomously as well as part of a team
Excellent time management, organizational, and project management skills
Passionate about justice and committed to providing high-quality representation to clients
Military Veteran Preferred
Former Prosecutor Preferred

Skills:

Strong legal drafting and writing skills
Proficient in conducting legal research using Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, and other resources
Ability to litigate cases effectively in court
Excellent negotiation skills
Excellent oral communication skills
Detail-oriented with strong analytical abilities