Criminal Defense Attorney

Jobot; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Professional development and mentoring

Significant courtroom experience and成长

Job summary

Jobot is a criminal defense law firm in White Plains, NY seeking an experienced attorney to handle a diverse docket of cases. The role involves defending clients in court, conducting legal research with Westlaw and LexisNexis, and drafting comprehensive motions and memoranda.

A JD from an accredited school and NY Bar admission are required, along with at least three years of relevant experience and Spanish language proficiency.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an attorney.
• Experience as a current or former Assistant District Attorney, Legal Aid attorney, Public Defender, or criminal defense attorney is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is required, with advanced working proficiency or native-level ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal court proceedings, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and AI-assisted tools.
• Draft motions, memoranda of law, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Prepare cases for hearings and trial by reviewing evidence, interviewing clients and witnesses, and organizing materials.
• Develop case strategy and provide effective legal representation; communicate regularly with clients about status and next steps.
• Maintain organized case files and manage multiple active matters.

Skills

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

AI-assisted legal research tools

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Criminal defense law firm representing individuals facing a wide range of criminal charges, including DWI/DWAI, domestic violence, drug offenses, larceny, sex crimes, violent crimes, traffic violations, probation violations, and related family law matters.

Why join us?

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Professional development and mentorship.
• Opportunity for substantial courtroom experience and career growth

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Representing clients in criminal court proceedings, hearings, and trials.
• Conducting legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and AI-assisted legal research tools.
• Drafting motions, memoranda of law, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Preparing cases for hearings and trial by reviewing evidence, interviewing clients and witnesses, and organizing case materials.
• Developing case strategy and providing effective legal representation.Communicating regularly with clients regarding case status, legal strategy, and next steps.
• Maintaining organized case files and managing multiple active matters.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the New York State Bar.
• Minimum of three years of experience as an attorney.
• Experience as a current or former Assistant District Attorney, Legal Aid attorney, Public Defender, or criminal defense attorney is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is required, with advanced working proficiency or native-level ability preferred.

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