Bilingual Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Texas Bar dues paid

CLEs Paid (Includes travel, lodging, 2

Local Bar Group dues paid

Job summary

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC in Houston, Texas is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to join our general practice team. We welcome newly licensed attorneys and value the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with attention to detail.

Spanish proficiency is required, and Texas Bar license is essential. We offer a benefits package including 401k with matching, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.

Qualifications

• Must have Texas Bar License.
• Spanish language required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of criminal defense representation.
• Appear in court for all court settings including arraignments, pretrial conferences, and jury trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judicial officers, and team members.
• Review and develop strategies for assigned cases.
• Negotiate and settle cases or prepare matters for jury trial.
• Perform legal research and apply legal principles to problems.
• Draft pleadings and present statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly and effectively both written and orally.
• Effectively manage a substantial caseload.

Skills

Criminal defense

Spanish language

Job description

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC in Houston, Texas is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to join our general practice team. We welcome newly licensed attorneys and value the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines with attention to detail.

Spanish proficiency is required, and Texas Bar license is essential. We offer a benefits package including 401k with matching, health/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, and professional development support.