Criminal Defense Associate — Growth & Courtroom Skills

Grand Canyon Law Group; Phoenix (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Grand Canyon Law Group in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–2 years of criminal defense or prosecution experience to join our team. This role offers courtroom exposure, meaningful cases, and mentorship from experienced attorneys.

You will handle misdemeanors and select lower-level felonies, develop strategy with the legal team, and grow toward more complex matters. Our firm emphasizes preparation, clear communication, and compassionate client service, with strong paralegal

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Foundational knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organization, calendaring, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Compassionate, professional client communication.
• Willingness to accept feedback, seek guidance, and continue developing.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and support teams.
• Willingness to use Clio and follow GCLG's case-management systems consistently.
• Comfort learning modern legal technology and using approved AI tools responsibly.
• Reliable transportation and ability to appear in courts throughout Maricopa and Pinal counties.

Aufgaben

• Manage an assigned criminal caseload with guidance and oversight.
• Represent clients at initial appearances, pretrial conferences, hearings, settlements, trials, and sentencing proceedings as assigned.
• Review discovery, evaluate evidence, and identify legal and factual issues.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with supervising attorneys and legal leadership.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions, memoranda, and other pleadings.
• Prepare thoroughly for court appearances, negotiations, and client meetings.
• Negotiate professionally with prosecutors and advocate for favorable outcomes.
• Communicate clearly, honestly, and compassionately with clients and their families.
• Explain legal options, potential consequences, and next steps in language clients can understand.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, tasks, deadlines, and substantive communications in Clio.
• Work closely with your assigned paralegal and provide clear case-specific direction.
• Participate actively in weekly case staffing and seek input on unfamiliar or complex issues.
• Assist with courtroom coverage and collaborate with other attorneys as appropriate.
• Participate in ongoing training, continuing legal education, and professional development.
• Represent GCLG professionally in court and throughout the legal community.

Kenntnisse

Criminal defense experience

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Client communication

Feedback seeking

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Tools

Clio

Jobbeschreibung

Grand Canyon Law Group in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–2 years of criminal defense or prosecution experience to join our team. This role offers courtroom exposure, meaningful cases, and mentorship from experienced attorneys.

You will handle misdemeanors and select lower-level felonies, develop strategy with the legal team, and grow toward more complex matters. Our firm emphasizes preparation, clear communication, and compassionate client service, with strong paralegal