Criminal Defense Attorney

Community Law Group, PLLC / Abogados de la Comunidad; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit contribution

Paid time off

Higher performance bonuses

Greater earning potential

Job summary

Community Law Group, PLLC / Abogados de la Comunidad in Tennessee seeks a Criminal Defense Attorney to grow our practice from consultation through resolution. You will meet with prospective clients, develop defense strategies, prepare motions, negotiate with prosecutors, and advocate in hearings and trial.

The ideal candidate holds an active Tennessee law license, has at least four years of criminal defense experience, and can manage cases independently while maintaining clear client

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee law license.
• At least four years of relevant criminal defense experience.
• Ability to manage cases independently with thorough preparation and strong courtroom advocacy.
• Experience handling misdemeanors, DUI, assault and felony matters.
• Clear client communication and reliable management of hearings, filings, and deadlines.
• Commitment to building a successful practice while collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Experience serving multicultural or immigrant communities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective clients and represent newly retained clients from consultation through resolution.
• Develop defense strategies, prepare motions, negotiate with prosecutors, and advocate in hearings and at trial.
• Communicate with clients with clarity, compassion, and sound judgment.

Skills

Active Tennessee law license

Criminal defense experience

Independent case management

Misdemeanors/DUI/felony experience

Client communication

Practice development

Multicultural/immigrant communities (a

Job description

Your dedication deserves room to grow. Your work deserves to be rewarded

Criminal Defense Attorney | Community Law Group

Salary: $100,000–$120,000 annual base salary, based on experience, plus performance-based bonuses

Make a Difference in the Community You Serve

You have worked hard to become the attorney you are today. You want to advocate for your clients, build a career you are proud of, and earn compensation that reflects your experience and contributions.

We are seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney who cares deeply about clients, brings confidence to the courtroom, and wants to grow professionally while increasing their earning potential.

Visit us: https://communitylawgroup.com

The opportunity

You will help grow our criminal defense practice by meeting with prospective clients and representing newly retained clients from consultation through resolution. You will develop defense strategies, prepare motions, negotiate with prosecutors, and advocate in hearings and at trial.

Behind every case is someone facing uncertainty about their freedom, family, or future. We are looking for an attorney who understands that responsibility and communicates with clarity, compassion, and soundjudgment.

What you bring

• An active Tennessee law license.
• At least four years of relevant criminal defense experience.
• The ability to manage cases independently, with thorough preparation and strong courtroom advocacy.
• Experience handling misdemeanors, DUI, assault, and felony matters.
• Clear client communication and reliable management of hearings, filings, and deadlines.
• A commitment to building a successful practice while collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Experience serving multicultural or immigrant communities is a plus

What CLG Offers

• $100,000–$120,000 annual base salary, based on experience, plus performance-based bonuses
• a medical benefit contribution, paid time off, and more.
• Greater earning potential: Attorneys who choose to represent clients outside regular office hours, including evenings and weekends, are eligible for higher performance bonuses.
• We value attorneys who take ownership, serve clients well, and want their contributions to lead to greater responsibility and financial growth.