Criminal Defense Attorney

5 Star Recruitment; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Continuing education support

Job summary

A legal recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Northeast Iowa. This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing court appearances with remote work for research and client preparation. The successful candidate will represent clients in jury trials and must have at least five years of relevant experience. The agency promotes a supportive culture with reasonable caseloads, generous PTO, and modern technology to enhance case management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling criminal defense matters, including jury trials through verdict.
• Active license to practice in Iowa or eligibility to obtain promptly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage files independently.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients from arraignment through verdict in felony and misdemeanor jury trials.
• Draft motions, conduct negotiations, and advocate at hearings and sentencing.
• Develop defense strategies across a broad spectrum of criminal charges.
• Communicate with empathy while guiding clients through high-stakes situations.
• Partner with legal support staff to deliver excellent service from intake to resolution.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral advocacy

Client-centered service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney with at least five years of jury trial experience to handle a wide variety of state-level criminal matters in Northeast Iowa and surrounding communities.

This is an opportunity to step into a respected team, handle meaningful cases, and enjoy flexibility rarely offered in litigation roles.

Hybrid Work Model: Appear in court when needed while enjoying remote options for research, drafting, and client prep.

Supportive Culture: A value-driven environment focused on quality, collaboration, and client care.

Quality of Life: Reasonable caseload, generous PTO and holidays, retirement plan with employer match, continuing education support, and modern technology to streamline case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients from arraignment through verdict in felony and misdemeanor jury trials.
• Draft motions, conduct negotiations, and advocate at hearings and sentencing.
• Develop defense strategies across a broad spectrum of criminal charges.
• Communicate with empathy while guiding clients through high-stakes situations.
• Partner with legal support staff to deliver excellent service from intake to resolution.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active license to practice in Iowa (or eligibility to obtain promptly).
• 5+ years of experience handling criminal defense matters, including jury trials through verdict.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage files independently.
• Skilled oral advocate with polished courtroom presence.
• Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and client-centered service.