Ben Hall Law · 4 months ago
Criminal Defense Attorney - Mid-Career
139 W Lake Lansing Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$112K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expBen Hall Law is a fast-growing criminal defense firm committed to excellence without ego and advocacy without apology. The Criminal Defense Attorney will lead the defense of complex felony cases, mentor junior staff, and collaborate on firm growth strategies.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Lead the defense of complex felony and high-profile criminal cases from intake through trial
File and argue substantive pretrial motions with confidence and strategy
Mentor junior attorneys, law clerks, and legal assistants in motion practice, case prep, and trial strategy
Build strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, investigators, and experts
Handle jury trials independently, including voir dire, cross-examination, and closing argument
Collaborate with the managing attorney on firm growth and practice development strategies
Qualification
Required
5+ years of criminal defense or prosecution experience, with extensive felony trial work
Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
Confidence in court and composure under pressure
Licensed to practice in Michigan, or eligible for admission
Aligned with our FASTIE values and excited to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team
Preferred
Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is a plus
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Excellent health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance – all fully covered for the employee
PPO and HDHP plans with HSA options
Dependents may be added at the employee's expense
Paid time off
Holidays off and birthday leave
Development and mentorship support
Company
Ben Hall Law
Ben Hall Law provides aggressive and relentless legal representation to those facing the worst time in their life.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase