Criminal Defense Attorney - Virginia Licensed

WizeHire, Inc; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

PTO + holidays

Performance-based bonuses

Supportive culture

Job summary

Right Path Law Group in Northern Virginia seeks a battle-tested Criminal Defense Attorney licensed in Virginia to own the courtroom and deliver real results.

Represent felonies and misdemeanors, develop strategies, draft motions, negotiate pleas, and manage cases from start to finish. We offer a signing bonus, hybrid schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia law license is required.
• 3+ years of criminal trial experience with a proven advocacy record.
• Courtroom confidence and strong work ethic are essential.
• Desire to grow professionally in a high-performing, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors in General District and Circuit Courts across Northern Virginia.
• Develop legal strategies, draft and argue motions, negotiate plea agreements, and manage cases from start to finish.
• Collaborate with a mission-driven team in a culture that emphasizes empathy, excellence, and accountability.

Skills

Criminal trial experience

Courtroom confidence

Client-centered mindset

Team-oriented

Education

Active Virginia law license

Job description

Criminal Defense Attorney - Virginia Licensed (Signing Bonus/Hybrid Possibility)

What We Offer:

• $100,000–$120,000+ salary range based on experience and results

• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees

• 401(k) with 4% employer match (after eligibility period)

• Three weeks PTO, plus firm holidays

• Performance-based bonuses

• A genuine, supportive culture that respects work-life balance and rewards excellence

Take the Lead. Change Lives. Grow with Purpose.

Right Path Law Group is growing, and we’re looking for a battle-tested Criminal Defense Attorney who’s ready to own the courtroom and make a lasting impact in the lives of clients. We’re a results-driven, client-centered law firm known for getting real results and delivering unwavering support to those who need it most.

This isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to be the voice for the voiceless, to outwork and outsmart prosecutors, and to grow within a firm that values your talent, autonomy, and long-term success.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors in General District and Circuit Courts across Northern Virginia.

• Develop legal strategies, draft and argue motions, negotiate plea agreements, and manage cases from start to finish.

• Collaborate with our sharp, mission-driven team in a culture that emphasizes empathy, excellence, and accountability.

What You Bring:

• Active Virginia law license

• 3+ years of criminal trial experience, with a track record of effective advocacy

• Courtroom confidence, a strong work ethic, and a client-first mindset

• Desire to grow professionally in a high-performing, team-oriented environment