Criminal Law Senior Associate/Junior Partner

BCG Attorney Search; Columbus (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Access to continuing legal education

Potential for partnership track

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an experienced criminal law attorney for a Senior Associate or Junior Partner role in Columbus, North Carolina. This position entails representing clients in various criminal law matters, managing caseloads, and conducting legal research.

The ideal candidate will possess a J.D. and have 2-10 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an exceptional workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years of experience practicing criminal law.
• Active membership in good standing with a state bar association.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal law matters.
• Manage a caseload with minimal supervision.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Engage in negotiation and mediation.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Negotiation skills

Mediation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Client-centered focus

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced criminal law attorney to join their team as a Senior Associate or Junior Partner in Columbus, North Carolina. The firm is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services and is looking for a skilled attorney to uphold their tradition of excellence.

Duties

• Represent clients in criminal law matters, including domestic violence, assault, drug charges, juvenile crimes, white collar crimes, and misdemeanors.
• Manage a caseload with minimal supervision, ensuring deadlines are met and clients are regularly updated.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Engage in negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes amicably.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff for seamless case management.
• Participate in business development initiatives, including networking events and client meetings.
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and paralegals.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with a state bar association.
• 2-10 years of experience practicing criminal law.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Strong negotiation and mediation skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and client confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a client-centered focus.
• Experience in business development and networking activities is a plus.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active membership in good standing with a state bar association.

Skills

• Analytical, research, and writing skills.
• Negotiation and mediation skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Client-centered focus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to continuing legal education.
• A collegial work environment that values teamwork, diversity, and work-life balance.
• Potential for partnership track, depending on qualifications and performance.