Criminal Defense Attorney

JCPenney; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

JCPenney in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney whose contract review is matched by curiosity. The role offers a Greensboro base with growth opportunities and a salary range of $59,000–$76,000.

We value ruthlessly-focused drive, the ability to adapt quickly, and strong documentation discipline to support cross-functional projects and LexisNexis growth. Candidates with 3 years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in criminal defense.
• Strong written and verbal communication under scrutiny.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly.
• Discipline to document work while it's fresh.
• Judgment to know when to escalate or absorb.
• Solid knowledge of critical thinking and real estate law.

Responsibilities

• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Identify gaps in current procedures and recommend fixes.
• Find entrepreneurial workaround when the official path is blocked.
• Keep records, systems, and shared files organized and up to date.
• Maintain clear documentation of work performed and outcomes delivered.

Skills

3 years experience

Critical Thinking

Real Estate Law

Job description

We want a Criminal Defense Attorney whose Contract Review is matched only by their curiosity, and JCPenney in Greensboro, NC is ready to feed both. Pair ruthlessly-focused drive with 3 years and JCPenney returns $59,000 - $76,000, a Greensboro base, and growth that outpaces the title.

Key Responsibilities

• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-paced general environment
• Identify gaps in current procedures and recommend workable fixes
• Find the entrepreneurial workaround when the official path is blocked
• Keep records, systems, and shared files organized and up to date
• Maintain clear documentation of work performed and outcomes delivered

What You'll Bring

• Comfort navigating ambiguity when the brief arrives half-written
• Sharp written and verbal communication, tested under scrutiny
• The reliability that lets a manager stop checking in
• The discipline to document while it's fresh, not after it's forgotten
• Mid-level-caliber judgment about when to elevate and when to absorb
• Strong working knowledge of Critical Thinking and Real Estate Law

As a zero-bureaucracy leader in general, JCPenney draws top talent to its Greensboro, NC headquarters. Trust is the default setting at JCPenney; you have to actively spend it to lose it.

The Criminal Defense Attorney role earns $59,000 - $76,000 and opens doors to cross-functional projects that accelerate your Document Review and LexisNexis growth.

Our Greensboro team is currently shortlisting candidates for this position.

Bring 4 of grit or a fresh perspective; either way, this Criminal Defense Attorney role wants you.