Criminal Defense Attorney

Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC is seeking an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney with a focus on DUI defense in New Jersey. The role targets new law school graduates and requires active NJ licensure and strong research and writing skills.

You will handle defense files from intake to resolution, appearing in municipal and Superior Courts both in person and virtually. compensation ranges from $75,000 to $150,000 yearly depending on experience; a meaningful, client-centered practice awaits with

Qualifications

• Active NJ attorney in good standing.
• Willing to appear in court in person and remotely.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of criminal defense files from intake through resolution
• Appear in municipal and Superior Courts, both in person and virtually
• Draft, research, and file pretrial motions, including motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, and other case-specific motions
• Review discovery, analyze police reports, and identify defense strategies and weaknesses in the prosecution's case
• Communicate with clients, update them on case status, and provide sound legal counsel throughout the process
• Negotiate with prosecutors on plea agreements where appropriate, while always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in NJ

Job description

Associate Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Defense

This position is ideal for recent law school graduates.

Those licensed to practice law in New Jersey will be considered for this position.

Criminal practice seeking a full-time licensed New Jersey attorney to handle defense files. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys legal research and courtroom advocacy - and who wants meaningful work on cases that matter to clients.

Compensation:

$75,000 - $150,000 yearly depending on experience

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New Jersey in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar
• Ability and willingness to appear in court both in person and via remote/virtual hearings
• Legal research and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of criminal defense files from intake through resolution
• Appear in municipal and Superior Courts, both in person and virtually
• Draft, research, and file pretrial motions, including motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, and other case-specific motions
• Review discovery, analyze police reports, and identify defense strategies and weaknesses in the prosecution's case
• Communicate with clients, update them on case status, and provide sound legal counsel throughout the process
• Negotiate with prosecutors on plea agreements where appropriate, while always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients