Criminal Defense Attorney

Attorney Adam Burke LLC

Kentucky

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 120,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Attorney Adam Burke LLC in Columbus, Ohio, seeks a Senior Criminal Defense Trial Attorney (Felonies) for part-time work (20-30 hours per week). You will lead serious cases from intake through trial, argue suppression and evidentiary motions, and mentor junior lawyers with tech-enabled support to move matters quickly and effectively.

The role requires an active Ohio law license, 10+ years in felony criminal defense, and felony jury-trial experience to verdict.

Qualifications

Active Ohio law license in good standing.
10+ years criminal defense experience focused on felonies.
Felony jury-trial experience to verdict (first- or second-chair).
Strong motions practice; excellent writing and oral advocacy.
Reliable transportation for multi-county coverage.

Responsibilities

Handle felony matters end-to-end: strategy, negotiations, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, jury trials, sentencing.
Mentor associates and VAs; collaborate with the team; maintain excellent client communication.
Appear in person across Central Ohio courts; manage schedules and deadlines independently.
Utilize MyCase, Notion, Zoom/Teams, Slack, and AI-assisted discovery tools.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Case management

Motions practice

Reliability

Tools

MyCase

Notion

Zoom/Teams

Slack

AI-assisted discovery tools

Job description

Job Description

Senior Criminal Defense Trial Attorney (Felonies) - Part-time (20-30 hrs/wk)

About Us

Located in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, Attorney Adam Burke LLC is a criminal defense firm dedicated to championing the rights of individuals confronted with criminal allegations. Led by Founding Attorney Adam Burke, our firm prides itself on its zealous representation, commitment to clients, and unwavering pursuit of excellence. Focusing on federal, felony, and misdemeanor charges, including DUI/OVI cases, we strive to provide top-tier legal representation and support to our clients during their most challenging times.

Role Overview

We'll hiring a senior felony trial attorney to lead serious cases from intake through trial. You'll argue suppression and evidentiary motions, try jury cases, mentor junior lawyers, and leverage our tech-enabled support to move matters quickly and well. You will be instrumental in guiding clients through the complexities of the legal system—from initial consultations to strong courtroom advocacy

Responsibilities

Handle felony matters end-to-end: strategy, negotiations, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, jury trials, sentencing.
Evaluate discovery at scale; identify constitutional/evidentiary/procedural issues; develop defense themes and cross-plans.
Mentor associates and VAs; collaborate closely with the team; maintain excellent client communication.
Use MyCase (or similar), Notion, Zoom/Teams, Slack, and AI-assisted discovery tools.
Appear in person across Central Ohio courts; manage schedules and deadlines independently.

Minimum Requirements (must-have)

Active Ohio law license in good standing.
10+ years criminal defense experience focused on felonies.
Felony jury-trial experience to verdict (first- or second-chair).
Strength in motions practice (4th/5th/6th Amendment); excellent writing/oral advocacy.
Reliable transportation for multi-county coverage; strong organization and judgment.

Schedule & Setting

Part-time: 20-30 hours/week.
Monday-Friday; weekends as needed.
Hybrid for research/drafting; in-person for court; on-the-road as required.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive part-time compensation with performance bonus potential

EOE.

Job Type: Part-time

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