Criminal Defense Attorney

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

Job summary

The Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC in New Jersey seeks a full-time Associate Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Defense to handle defense files with a focus on courtroom advocacy and legal research. Open to recent graduates and experienced attorneys, including former prosecutors, licensed in New Jersey to practice law in good standing.

Compensation is $75,000–$150,000 yearly depending on experience; candidate must be able to appear in municipal and Superior Courts, in person or via remote

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New Jersey in good standing.
• 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 and DUI defense files from intake through resolution.
• Appear in municipal and Superior Courts, both in person and virtually.
• Draft, research, and file motions, memos, and briefs.
• Review paper and digital 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 legal counsel throughout the process
• Negotiate with prosecutors on plea agreements where appropriate, while always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients

Skills

Court appearances

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

New Jersey Bar License

Job description

Associate Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Defense.

This position is ideal for recent law school graduates as well as experienced attorneys, and especially former prosecutors. Only those licensed to practice law in New Jersey will be considered for this position as current law school students will not be considered. We are a criminal and DUI defense 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. We perform 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 and DUI defense files from intake through resolution
• Appear in municipal and Superior Courts, both in person and virtually
• Draft, research, and file motions, memos, and briefs.
• Review paper and digital 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 legal counsel throughout the process
• Negotiate with prosecutors on plea agreements where appropriate, while always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients