Criminal Defense Associate

Oacdl; Akron, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Banks & Brower is expanding to Akron, Ohio, seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with significant criminal defense experience to lead the new Ohio office. The role involves handling state and federal criminal matters and driving growth with strong business acumen.

Current or former prosecutors are encouraged to apply; the position offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, 5 weeks of paid vacation, a company vehicle, 401(k) and health care contributions.

Qualifications

• Significant criminal law experience in state and federal courts.
• Top-notch trial skills and ability to interview and relate to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ohio office for criminal defense matters in state and federal courts.
• Represent clients and build client relationships to grow the Ohio practice.
• Collaborate with Indianapolis HQ to leverage resources and back-office support.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Trial skills

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Job description

Banks & Brower is the premier criminal defense firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are excited to be opening our first office in the Akron & Cleveland, Ohio area. We are looking for a great litigator who has a top-notch business acumen to lead the Ohio office to the same success we have experience in Indiana. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate Attorney to join our dynamic legal team and grow our Ohio office. This role will represent clients in criminal defense matters in state and federal courts throughout Ohio. This is a new office building off our hugely successful office headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Senior Associate should have significant criminal law experience preferably in both state and federal court. Current or former prosecutors are encouraged to apply. The candidate must have top notch trial skills, interpersonal client relationship building, and and business acumen to help grow a new office in Ohio with the substantial backing of the Indianapolis headquarters.

This position will include a very competitive salary, opportunity for significant performance bonuses, 5 weeks paid vacation, company vehicle, 401k, and heath care contribution. Leading candidates will first interview via zoom and then travel will be provided for second round interviews for the top candidates to come to the headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

• 401(k) 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave