Criminal Defense Attorney

Rose Legal Services, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology allowance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with 3% employer match

Licensing fees reimbursement

Job summary

A growing legal firm in St. Louis is seeking a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney passionate about courtroom advocacy. You will handle various court proceedings and consult directly with clients, ensuring a high standard of integrity and care. The ideal candidate should possess a Juris Doctor degree and be a licensed attorney in Missouri. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a technology allowance, PTO, and health insurance. Join a supportive environment committed to client satisfaction and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Possess strong typing and technology skills.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidentiary hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Meet with clients to discuss discovery and negotiate pleas.
• Analyze disputes in legal issues and provide legal advice.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Problem-solving capabilities

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Licensed attorney in Missouri

Tools

Word

Excel

Database software

Outlook

Job description

re you ready to step into a role where you can truly make a difference in people's lives? At Rose Legal Services, we're looking for a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney who is passionate about courtroom advocacy and committed to delivering exceptional client experiences. As part of our rapidly growing team, you’ll handle court proceedings, engage directly with clients, and conduct consultations, all while upholding our core values of integrity, care, teamwork, and a relentless focus on client satisfaction. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced attorney with a background in criminal law, you'll find a supportive environment that encourages continuous growth and professional development.

• Technology allowance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Occasional work from home
• Health insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Licensing fees and professional memberships reimbursement

Responsibilities

Our “Responsible Attorneys” manage a caseload based on jurisdictions. You will have primary responsibility for everything that happens in the cases assigned to you, including:

• Conducting evidentiary hearings, depositions, and trials
• Meeting with clients to discuss discovery and negotiate pleasCommunicating with prosecutors, judges, and court representatives
• Participating in docket calls in state and municipal courts
• Performing legal investigations and preparing documents
• Handling consultations with leads and assisting in signing them up
• Attending legal proceedings, carrying out legal analysis, and providing legal advice with the help of experienced lawyers
• Collaborating with clients and colleagues to reach resolution of cases
• Analyzing disputes in legal issues, counseling clients on solutions, and negotiating on behalf of clients
• Managing case files by ensuring that the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

You will report to a Supervising Attorney, who will mentor you and help you with things that are new to you. And you will work closely with the Client Care Team to make sure clients are fully informed about the status of their case at all times.

We have staff, systems, and processes in place to make our attorneys as efficient as possible. Because we represent all of the clients on a flat-fee basis, we want our attorneys to do only work that truly requires a bar card.

Qualifications

The ideal person to fill this role will be an organized, responsible self-starter with integrity and a positive attitude. The applicant should be eager to learn and motivated to obtain the best possible outcomes for clients. Other requirements include:

• Possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Be a licensed attorney in the state of Missouri.
• Possesses strong typing and technology skills.
• Proficient in computer skills and technology, including Word, Excel, database software, and Outlook.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Be an effective communicator in both oral and written form.
• Showcase great time management and problem-solving capabilities.
• Be able to work well alone as well as be part of a team.
• Professional demeanor and excellent people skills
• Exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion.
• Have an Illinois law license (preferred but not necessary)
• Have satisfactory results in relevant assessments.
• Be a self-reliant individual who thrives on learning and obtaining the best results for clients.
• Possess a 'growth mindset' and be open to utilizing technology.

We base all personnel decisions on our Core Values: (1) Uncompromising Integrity, (2) Caring, (3) Teamwork, (4) Relentless Focus on the Client Experience, and (5) Growth Mindset. Feedback is common in this position, although always positive and constructive, so it is important that the attorney selected for this position is able to accept and act on feedback. Our goal is to help you become the best criminal defense attorney you can be.

About Rose Legal Services, LLC

Rose Legal Services is a thriving and rapidly expanding criminal defense and DWI law firm in Saint Louis, MO, that dedicates its practice exclusively to representing individuals who have been charged, arrested, or investigated for a crime. We currently have locations in Sunset Hills, O'Fallon, Missouri, and Belleville, Illinois, and we are opening an office in Saint Charles later this year. Our goal is to secure the best outcomes for clients while delivering an exceptional client experience. Above all,we believe in SECOND CHANCES. Our hiring decisions are based on ourCORE VALUES:

• Uncompromising Integrity:Integrity in every action, no Saul Goodman aspirations
• Care:Deep concern for clients, their legal matters, our team, and office policies
• Teamwork:Prioritizing client and firm interests over personal agendas
• Growth Mindset:Continuous improvement, education, and new technology
• Relentless Focus on the Client Experience: We want clients to have an outstanding experience working with us