Criminal Law Attorney

The Alber Firm P.C.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alber Firm P.C. seeks an experienced Criminal law attorney to serve as State/Regional Managing Partner in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. You will lead the North Carolina practice, mentor attorneys, and shape regional strategy.

Join a firm with centralized support, technology, and workflow infrastructure to enable high‑quality client representation while expanding the firm’s presence in the market.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and NC bar in good standing.
• Strong courtroom and litigation experience in criminal law.
• Ability to independently manage complex cases from intake to resolution.
• Leadership skills to help develop a regional practice and mentor attorneys.
• Strong legal judgment and clear written/oral advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex criminal matters from intake through resolution.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Develop case strategies and provide sound legal advice to clients.
• Independently manage deadlines, filings, discovery, and all aspects of case preparation.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the regional Criminal law practice.
• Collaborate with centralized support to ensure efficient case management and client service.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, ethics, and client communication.
• Help establish and develop the firm’s presence in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill market.

Skills

Leadership

Litigation

Independent work

Time management

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Managing attorney

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice law in North Carolina

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Alber Firm P.C. is expanding its national footprint into North Carolina, with a particular focus on the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel-Hill area. We are seeking an experienced Criminal law attorney to serve as our State/Regional Managing Partner. This is an opportunity to help lead our North Carolina law practice while continuing to focus on practicing law. Alber Firm P.C. provides the centralized operational infrastructure, technology, and workflow support so you can focus on legal work, client representation, and regional leadership.

About the Role

This is a leadership opportunity for an experienced Criminal law attorney who wants to take an active role in shaping and overseeing a regional practice. The role combines hands-on legal practice with regional leadership, including managing complex matters, mentoring attorneys, and helping establish the firm’s presence in the market. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, making strategic decisions, and taking ownership of the practice’s day-to-day legal operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex criminal law matters from intake through resolution.
• Represent clients in negotiations, hearings, trials, and other court proceedings.
• Develop case strategies and provide sound legal advice to clients.
• Independently manage deadlines, filings, discovery, and all aspects of case preparation.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the regional Criminal law practice.
• Collaborate with Alber Firm P.C.’s centralized support team to ensure efficient case management and client service.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, legal ethics, and client communication.
• Help establish and develop the firm’s presence in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill market.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing.
• Strong courtroom and litigation experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex cases from intake through resolution.
• Strong legal judgment, written and oral advocacy, and client communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of matters.
• Leadership skills and the ability to help develop a regional practice.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Portable business is not required.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Client-focused approach

Preferred Skills

• Prior leadership or management experience
• Experience mentoring or developing attorneys and legal staff
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• Established relationships within the local legal community
• Experience as a solo practitioner or managing attorney