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Simms Showers LLP · 2 months ago

Criminal & Traffic Law Associate Attorney

Leesburg, VA 20175

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Simms Showers LLP is a growing Northern Virginia and Maryland based law firm, seeking an Associate Attorney for their Criminal and Traffic practice area. The role involves representing clients in criminal and traffic cases, conducting client consultations, and appearing in court for various legal proceedings.

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Responsibilities

Represent clients in criminal and traffic cases, including misdemeanors, felonies, DUI/DWI, and traffic violations

Conduct client intake and consultations to assess case facts, explain legal options, and develop defense strategies

Appear in district and circuit courts for arraignments, hearings, motions, trials, and sentencing

Negotiate with prosecutors for plea agreements, reduced charges, or alternative sentencing options

Prepare and argue motions to suppress evidence, dismiss charges, or modify bail/bond conditions

Perform legal research on statutes, case law, and procedural rules relevant to criminal and traffic matters

Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with appropriate courts

Review discovery materials, police reports, and evidence to identify legal issues and defenses

Qualification

VA Bar LicenseLegal writing skillsCriminal law experienceJury trial experienceTraffic court experienceLegal analysis skillsDrafting skillsSpanish speaking skills

Required

1+ years of experience as a public defender or a Commonwealth Attorney

Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities

VA Bar License

Legal writing, analysis, and drafting skills

Ability and willingness to travel to different courts in Northern Virginia

Preferred

Jury trial and/or traffic court experience

Prior judicial clerkship experience

Ability to travel regularly to western Virginia (e.g. Frederick, Clark, Rt. 81 corridor)

Spanish speaking skills are a plus but not required

Benefits

401(k)

Health insurance

Company

Simms Showers LLP

Simms Showers provides comprehensive legal representation across a variety of areas, including admiralty and maritime litigation, criminal defense, False Claims Act / whistleblower litigation, and intellectual property litigation.

Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.simmsshowerslaw.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Kyle Winey

Partner

William Mann, VI

Junior Partner

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