Criminal Defense Attorney — Fast-Paced, Bonus Eligible

Comunidade Metodista; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford & Boyle, LLC in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a criminal defense attorney with courtroom experience to manage their own caseload across multiple counties. The ideal candidate is a former prosecutor, public defender, or private criminal defense attorney who can provide quality legal services to a diverse client base.

Recent law graduates with internships in those areas who have passed the bar will be considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a law firm environment.
• Ability to manage multiple files independently.
• Strong writing, negotiating, and client communication skills.
• Bar passage required; recent graduates with internships considered.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions.
• Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategy.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Perform legal research and draft briefs and motions.
• Provide legal counsel by analyzing needs and advising on actions.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Communication

Negotiation skills

Independent work

Public speaking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

CLIO

Odyssey

PeachCourt

Trello

Job description

Crawford & Boyle, LLC in Lawrenceville, GA is seeking a criminal defense attorney with courtroom experience to manage their own caseload across multiple counties. The ideal candidate is a former prosecutor, public defender, or private criminal defense attorney who can provide quality legal services to a diverse client base.

Recent law graduates with internships in those areas who have passed the bar will be considered.