Associate Attorney

Moffitt Law, LLC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid CLE

Paid time off

Support from attorneys and staff

Job summary

Moffitt Law, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney for criminal defense and DUI work in Columbus, GA. The role offers real responsibility: appear in court, handle cases from start to finish, negotiate with prosecutors, and develop defense strategies as part of a collaborative team. Expect approximately 90% criminal defense workload with ownership of your caseload.

Georgia Bar membership required. Base salary ranges with discretionary bonus; strong support and opportunities to grow as an advocate are

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Georgia.
• Experience in criminal defense and DUI.
• Willingness to take ownership and work in a team.
• Strong courtroom advocacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI offenses.
• Appear regularly in courts throughout Columbus, GA and surrounding areas.
• Review discovery and identify factual and legal defenses.
• Develop case strategies and negotiate with prosecutors.
• Draft and argue motions, prepare for hearings and trials.
• Meet with clients and explain options; maintain client communication.
• Manage deadlines and own case files; collaborate with attorneys and staff.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Criminal Defense

DUI cases

Negotiation skills

Client communication

Education

Georgia Bar membership

Job description

Associate Attorney – Criminal Defense & DUI

$105,000–$140,000 per year + discretionary bonus

If you became a lawyer because you wanted to actually practice law—to be in court, make decisions, advocate for clients, and take responsibility for cases—this position may be worth a conversation.

Moffitt Law is looking for an attorney to join our team and primarily handle criminal defense and DUI cases in Columbus, Muscogee County, and the surrounding area.

This is not a position where you will spend years sitting behind another lawyer drafting documents while waiting for an opportunity to handle your own cases.

You will have real responsibility.

You will represent clients facing serious problems. You will appear in court regularly, negotiate cases, argue motions, develop defense strategies, prepare cases for trial, and take ownership of your caseload.

But you will not be expected to do it alone.

You will be part of a team of attorneys and staff who collaborate on case strategy, work through difficult legal and factual issues, prepare for hearings and trials, and help one another provide excellent representation.

We want our attorneys to develop the judgment and confidence to take ownership of their cases without feeling like they are practicing law on an island.

What You’ll Be Doing

Approximately 90% of this position will involve criminal defense and DUI work.

You will be responsible for cases from beginning to end, including:

• Representing clients charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and DUI offenses
• Appearing regularly in courts throughout Columbus and surrounding areas
• Reviewing discovery and identifying factual and legal defenses
• Developing case strategies
• Negotiating with prosecutors
• Drafting and arguing motions
• Preparing for hearings and trialsTrying cases when appropriate
• Meeting with clients and helping them understand their options
• Maintaining consistent communication with clients throughout their cases
• Managing deadlines and taking ownership of your files
• Working closely with other attorneys and support staff

We aren't looking for someone who simply wants assignments.

We want another lawyer who wants responsibility, wants to improve, and wants to be part of a team.

Who We’re Looking For

You might be an experienced courtroom attorney looking for a new challenge, a criminal defense lawyer looking for a stronger platform, or a newer attorney who wants the opportunity to become an excellent advocate.

We care about experience, but we also care about judgment, initiative, communication, preparation, and the willingness to improve.

You should be the kind of lawyer who:

• Wants to be in the courtroom
• Takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do next
• Prepares thoroughly
• Communicates well with clients
• Wants feedback and wants to improve
• Enjoys being part of a team
• Is willing to ask for input, share ideas, and collaborate on difficult cases
• Works well with attorneys and staff
• Is competitive without being arrogant
• Understands that our clients are often going through one of the most stressful periods of their lives
• Cares about doing excellent work even when nobody is watching

Georgia Bar membership is required.

What This Position Offers

There are easier ways to practice law than criminal defense.

But there are few areas where a lawyer gets more opportunities to advocate, negotiate, think strategically, appear in court, and directly affect a client's life.

Our goal is to give you the opportunity to become an excellent lawyer while giving you the support necessary to do the job well.

You will have meaningful responsibility for your own cases, but you will not be expected to handle difficult issues alone.

When a difficult case, unusual legal issue, or important strategic decision comes up, you will have other lawyers to talk through it with.

You will have a team around you—other attorneys to collaborate with, staff to support the work, established systems, and a firm responsible for generating the cases.

You will be expected to take ownership of your matters, but you will not be expected to figure everything out by yourself.

We believe good lawyers should be trusted with responsibility, supported by a strong team, and held accountable for how they handle their cases.

Base salary: $105,000–$125,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

The position also includes the opportunity for a discretionary performance bonus.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid CLE
• Paid time off
• Support from attorneys and staff

This is a full-time position based in Columbus, Georgia. When you are not in court, this is primarily an in-office role.

Moffitt Law represents people throughout Georgia in criminal defense, DUI, personal injury, and other matters.

We take our work seriously because the consequences our clients face are serious.

We want to provide excellent legal representation while also treating clients like people—not file numbers.

That requires lawyers who are prepared, responsive, thoughtful, collaborative, and willing to take responsibility.

We’re continuing to build our presence in Columbus, and we’re looking for the right attorney to become an important part of that practice and our team.