Criminal Defense Attorney

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law PC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Texas criminal law firm seeks an associate attorney who is a fierce legal advocate, exceptional strategist, and possesses strong analytic and evaluation skills. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, including retirement plans, health insurance, and an in-house mentoring program for recent law graduates. Opportunities exist within multiple offices across Texas, making this a fulfilling career path for aspiring attorneys.

Benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid professional dues and CLEs

In-house mentoring program

Qualifications

• Recent law school graduates who have successfully passed the bar.
• Visionary attorneys looking for a career path opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive client care and exceptional service.
• Negotiate best possible outcomes for clients.

Skills

Analytic skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Dunham & Jones Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a well established Texas criminal law firm, with offices in Amarillo, Austin, Bryan/College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Killeen/Harker Heights, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Plano, San Antonio, and Waco.

We are seeking dynamic individuals who thrive from taking initiative and are eager to meaningfully contribute to the growth and development of the firm. This is a career path opportunity ideal for visionary attorneys.

As an associate attorney, you will be responsible for proactive client care and providing exceptional quality service in the handling of your cases. We are seeking candidates who will derive meaning and fulfillment in being a fierce legal advocate for their clients, who is a strategist and has outstanding analytic and evaluation skills to successfully negotiate the best possible outcome for clients.

We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes a 401 (k) plan with employer match, health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability, paid time off as part of our discretionary leave program, paid professional dues and CLEs, and an in-house mentoring program.

Recent law school graduates who have successfully passed the bar are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.

* Please note which of the offices listed you are interested in.

**Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted.