Family and Criminal Attorney

Community Law Group, PLLC / Abogados de la Comunidad; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Growth opportunities

Education budget

Medical benefits

PTO

Team events

Collaborative culture

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Community Law Group, PLLC / Abogados de la Comunidad seeks an experienced Associate Attorney – Family & Criminal Defense to serve Nashville clients, handling complex family and criminal matters with diligence and compassion.

You will represent clients from intake to resolution, develop defense strategies, and collaborate with a team to deliver excellent results while advancing the firm’s community-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Active Tennessee law license.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of family defense experience.
• Strong family litigation experience.
• Experience handling family cases from consultation through resolution.
• Strong negotiation, legal research, and legal writing skills.
• Excellent courtroom advocacy and oral communication skills.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Ability to manage a significant caseload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strategic thinking and sound legal judgment.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family law and criminal defense matters from initial consultation to resolution.
• Develop legal strategies and conduct legal research.
• Negotiate with opposing counsel and prosecutors.
• Provide knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective representation.
• Build and manage a robust family defense caseload in the first year.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to achieve firm goals.

Skills

Tennessee Bar License

5–7 years family defense

Family litigation

Case management

Legal writing

Negotiation

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Job description

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 + Performance Bonus | Full-Time

Make a Difference in the Community You Serve

Community Law Group (CLG), known throughout Tennessee as "Abogados de la Comunidad", has proudly served Nashville's diverse communities since 2008. With offices in Nashville and Chattanooga, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality legal representation to individuals facing some of life's most difficult legal challenges.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney – Family and Criminal Defense who is passionate about criminal defense advocacy, client service, and making a meaningful impact in the community.

This is an opportunity to join a growing firm where your contributions are valued, your professional development is supported, and your work directly changes lives.

If you're looking for a firm that invests in its people, embraces innovation, and is committed to providing strong legal representation to individuals navigating the criminal justice system, Community Law Group wants to meet you.

Visit us: https://communitylawgroup.com

Why Join Community Law Group?

At CLG, we believe great attorneys deserve more than a job. They deserve an opportunity to build a rewarding career while serving their community.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $100,000 - $130,000, based on experience
• Performance-based quarterly bonuses
• Comprehensive professional growth opportunities
• Education and learning budget for courses, books, certifications, and events
• Medical benefit contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Team events, retreats, and company activities
• Collaborative and supportive culture
• Clear opportunities for advancement as the firm continues to grow

The Role

As an Associate Attorney – Family & Criminal Law, you will represent clients in family law and criminal defense matters, managing cases from initial consultation through resolution.

You will advocate for clients in and out of court, develop legal strategies, conduct legal research, negotiate with opposing counsel and prosecutors, and provide knowledgeable, compassionate, and effective representation

Practice Areas

• Family Law, including divorce, custody, adoption, child support, and related matters
• Criminal Defense, including DUI/DWI, assault, misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic-related criminal matters
• Litigation, hearings, negotiations, mediation, and case resolution
• Criminal Defense,
• Other Defense Matters as assigned

What Success Looks Like

During your first year, you will:

• Build and manage a successful familyl defense caseload
• Provide exceptional client service and effective legal representation
• Develop and implement strategic defense plans tailored to each client's circumstances
• Represent clients confidently in court and during negotiations
• Conduct thorough legal research and prepare persuasive legal documents
• Effectively manage deadlines, hearings, filings, and other case requirements
• Conduct effective client consultations and contribute to appropriate case conversions
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and referral sources
• Collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and leadership to achieve case and firm goals
• Continue expanding your criminal defense expertise and professional capabilities

Qualifications

Required

• Active Tennessee law license
• Minimum of 5–7 years of family defense experience
• Strong family litigation experience
• Experience handling family cases from consultation through resolution
• Strong negotiation, legal research, and legal writing skills
• Excellent courtroom advocacy and oral communication skills
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and case management abilities
• Ability to manage a significant caseload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team
• Strategic thinking and sound legal judgment

Preferred

• Experience serving multicultural or immigrant communities
• Experience handling both misdemeanor and felony matters
• Experience with DUI/DWI and assault-related cases
• Experience mentoring junior legal professionals
• Passion for community-centered criminal defense advocacy
• Experience with custody, adoption, divorce, or child support matters
• Experience serving multicultural or immigrant communities
• Strong commitment to client-centered legal representation

Who Thrives at CLG?

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Client-focused and relationship-driven
• Confident in the courtroom and during negotiations
• Passionate about family defense and protecting clients' rights
• Motivated by meaningful work and community impact
• Collaborative, adaptable, and growth-oriented
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities
• Looking for a long-term opportunity with leadership potential

At Community Law Group, we believe every individual deserves access to quality legal representation and compassionate advocacy. Our attorneys play a vital role in ensuring that every client is treated with dignity, respect, and professionalism throughout the legal process.