Criminal Defense Attorney — Remote, High-Stakes Trials

Orionplacement; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a criminal defense attorney for a Washington, DC area position with remote flexibility. The attorney will handle cases in local, state, and federal courts, from arraignment through trial, with significant courtroom exposure.

The role requires DC Bar in good standing and 3+ years of defense experience. The firm emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative team, professional development, and a compensation package with upside.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active D.C. Bar membership in good standing.
• 3+ years of criminal defense experience.
• Experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases.
• Meaningful courtroom experience, ideally including trial exposure.
• Strong oral advocacy, legal writing, negotiation, and case management skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced practice while also collaborating well with a team.
• Committed to ethical, client-centered, high-level representation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal matters in local, state, and federal courts.
• Manage cases from arraignment through resolution, including investigation, motions practice, plea negotiations, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other case-related filings.
• Advise clients on legal rights, risks, strategy, and potential outcomes.
• Appear regularly for hearings, motions, status conferences, and trials.
• Build strong client relationships through clear, responsive, and empathetic communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, and support staff to prepare cases thoroughly and strategically.
• Handle a high-volume caseload while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality of work.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Negotiation

Case management

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Client-centered service

Ethical practice

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Orionplacement is seeking a criminal defense attorney for a Washington, DC area position with remote flexibility. The attorney will handle cases in local, state, and federal courts, from arraignment through trial, with significant courtroom exposure.

The role requires DC Bar in good standing and 3+ years of defense experience. The firm emphasizes autonomy within a collaborative team, professional development, and a compensation package with upside.