Senior Criminal Defense Attorney jobs in United States
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Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law · 2 months ago

Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Michael & Associates is a modern, forward-thinking criminal defense firm seeking experienced Criminal Defense Lawyers to join their expanding team. The role focuses on advocating for clients in the courtroom, allowing attorneys to concentrate on delivering exceptional client outcomes without distractions.

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Responsibilities

Focus exclusively on practicing law and advocating for clients in the courtroom
Benefit from a 5:1 support staff-to-trial attorney ratio
Work with a dedicated intake team, with no onboarding or sales responsibilities
Have a full-time legal assistant assigned to every attorney
Engage with specialized teams for ALRs, ODLs, billing, and admin functions
Handle ALR hearings with seasoned specialists
Receive strategic case assignments that minimize travel and match expertise
Practice law at the highest level without distractions
Advance careers without leaving the courtroom and pursue new opportunities in leadership, mentorship, or specialized practice areas
Collaborate with top-tier talent and work alongside exceptional peers
Contribute to the firm’s goal of becoming the first nationwide criminal defense brand

Qualification

Criminal Defense LawTrial AdvocacyClient Relationship ManagementLegal ResearchTeam Collaboration

Required

Experience as a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Strong advocacy skills in the courtroom
Ability to work collaboratively with a team of experienced attorneys
Commitment to client care and exceptional service
Willingness to embrace technology and innovation in legal practice
Ability to manage a manageable caseload while maintaining high standards of care

Preferred

10+ years of experience in criminal defense
Experience in leadership or mentorship roles
Familiarity with ALR hearings and specialized practice areas

Benefits

Strong base salary with substantial bonuses tied to client satisfaction
Work-from-home flexibility when not in court
Mileage reimbursement for extended travel
401(k) with employer match
Fully covered CLEs and bar dues

Company

Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law

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At Michael & Associates, we're committed to recruiting the top 10% of criminal defense lawyers in the General Texas Area who embody our core value of Zealous Advocacy.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Benjamin Michael
Founder
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