Criminal Defense Attorney

u003cp class= 'css-bctmig e1wnkr790 'u003eu003cstrong class= 'css-1655dm5 e1wnkr790 'u003ePay:u003c/strongu003e $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per yearu003c/pu003eu003cdiv class= 'css-1dhd1xm eu4oa1w0 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-appended-job-description 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-employer 'u003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eNote:u0026 u003c/strongu003eEmployees will work remotely when not in court or meeting with clients, but must be based in the Washington, D.C. area.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eNote:u0026 u003c/strongu003eThe qualified candidate for this position must have an active D.C. Bar license and a minimum of 3-5 years of criminal defense experience.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout Our Clientu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eOur client is a dynamic and well-established law firm with a strong reputation for providing aggressive, client-focused representation in criminal defense matters. With a growing presence across multiple states, they pride themselves on a culture of collaboration, integrity, and excellence.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJob Descriptionu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eOur client is seeking an experiencedu0026 u003cstrongu003eCriminal Defense Attorneyu003c/strongu003eu0026 to join their Washington, D.C. team. This role is ideal for a litigator who thrives in high-stakes environments and wants the opportunity to handle serious felony and misdemeanor cases at the local, state, and federal levels.u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eRepresent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, from arraignment through trialu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePrepare and argue motions, conduct negotiations, and handle plea agreementsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDraft motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs with precision and clarityu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAdvise clients on case strategy, rights, and potential outcomesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eAppear in court regularly for hearings, motions, and trialsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCollaborate with investigators, fellow attorneys, and support staff to ensure comprehensive case preparationu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eManage a demanding caseload while maintaining accuracy and professionalismu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eActive and in good standing with the D.C. Baru003c/liu003eu003cliu003e3-5+ years of proven criminal defense experience, with significant trial exposureu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExceptional oral advocacy, negotiation, and legal writing skillsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong organizational ability to manage a high caseloadu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDedication to ethical, client-centered advocacyu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eWhy This Is a Great Opportunityu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eJoin a respected, expanding law firm with a strong reputation in criminal defenseu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExposure to diverse and challenging cases across multiple jurisdictionsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eComprehensive benefits and retirement planu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSupportive and collaborative team environment with professional growth opportunitiesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOpportunity to make a real impact in the lives of clients facing critical challengesu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eJPC-421u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cbru003e#LI-SK3u003cbru003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-job-type 'u003eu003cp class= 'jd-description-text 'u003eJob Type: Full-timeu003c/pu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdiv class= 'jd-section-job-taxonomy-attributes 'u003eu003cp class= 'jd-header-text 'u003eBenefits:u003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eDental insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHealth insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePaid time offu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eVision insuranceu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Washington, DC ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'full ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL243-2748895

Created: 2025-10-02