Criminal Defense Attorney at Jobot
Reading, PA 17401
About the Job
🤖 Criminal Defense Attorney / Great Place To Work!
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jay O'Brien
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and sending us your resume.
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
Rapidly Growing Law Firm, that has a 25 history of commitment to clients with exceptional service.
Why join us?
Great place to work. Leader in their space. Excellent comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Job Details
We provide our clients with:
Compassionate and non-judgmental representation
Aggressive strategies
Exceptional customer service
Outstanding results
Due to demand and growth, we must add a criminal defense attorney to our roster to manage an increasing caseload of clients. We are a busy and successful practice with offices in Wyomissing, Allentown, Kennett Square, Chambersburg, Hazelton and Philadelphia. We operate a highly collaborative office in which each professional helps the others to ensure all of our clients receive the best possible service and outcome.
Excellent academic and employment credentials, including federal and/or state court experience, and PA Bar admission are required.
Attorney responsibilities include:
Meet with clients at the various firm office locations, as well as virtually and by phone, to review facts, build a case and develop case strategies
Collect retainers from clients and execute contracts that specify the parameters of the working relationship
Research cases by interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence, and speaking with the client
Research case law, statutes, crimes codes, and procedural law
Where applicable, negotiate with the prosecution to plea bargain to lesser charges
Draft, file and argue motions such as motions to dismiss and motions to suppress
Attend all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies
Conduct trials and/or administrative proceedings as necessary
Minimum Qualifications
PA bar admission required
Ability to handle a high case load
Willingness to meet with all clients, either virtually or in person and most importantly, build a strong client-attorney relationship
Must be able to build a client’s case and establish a strong defense through exceptional investigative and research skills.
Must possess in-depth understanding of state and local rules, court procedures, evidentiary laws, and judges to navigate the criminal justice system efficiently and effectively
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills to argue a client’s case before a judge and persuade a jury
Preferred Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney preferred
Experience with SmartAdvocate case management software a plus
Spanish bilingual a plus
Compensation
*Commensurate with experience.
*Competitive benefits package offered
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jay O'Brien
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button
and sending us your resume.
Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
A bit about us:
Rapidly Growing Law Firm, that has a 25 history of commitment to clients with exceptional service.
Why join us?
Great place to work. Leader in their space. Excellent comprehensive benefits package, including health/dental insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Job Details
We provide our clients with:
Compassionate and non-judgmental representation
Aggressive strategies
Exceptional customer service
Outstanding results
Due to demand and growth, we must add a criminal defense attorney to our roster to manage an increasing caseload of clients. We are a busy and successful practice with offices in Wyomissing, Allentown, Kennett Square, Chambersburg, Hazelton and Philadelphia. We operate a highly collaborative office in which each professional helps the others to ensure all of our clients receive the best possible service and outcome.
Excellent academic and employment credentials, including federal and/or state court experience, and PA Bar admission are required.
Attorney responsibilities include:
Meet with clients at the various firm office locations, as well as virtually and by phone, to review facts, build a case and develop case strategies
Collect retainers from clients and execute contracts that specify the parameters of the working relationship
Research cases by interviewing witnesses, reviewing evidence, and speaking with the client
Research case law, statutes, crimes codes, and procedural law
Where applicable, negotiate with the prosecution to plea bargain to lesser charges
Draft, file and argue motions such as motions to dismiss and motions to suppress
Attend all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies
Conduct trials and/or administrative proceedings as necessary
Minimum Qualifications
PA bar admission required
Ability to handle a high case load
Willingness to meet with all clients, either virtually or in person and most importantly, build a strong client-attorney relationship
Must be able to build a client’s case and establish a strong defense through exceptional investigative and research skills.
Must possess in-depth understanding of state and local rules, court procedures, evidentiary laws, and judges to navigate the criminal justice system efficiently and effectively
Excellent oral and written advocacy skills to argue a client’s case before a judge and persuade a jury
Preferred Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney preferred
Experience with SmartAdvocate case management software a plus
Spanish bilingual a plus
Compensation
*Commensurate with experience.
*Competitive benefits package offered
Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.
Salary
90,000 - 120,000 /year