Felony Defense Associate: Own Your Docket with Full Support

The Wright Legal Group, LLC; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Paralegal support

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Wright Legal Group, LLC in Columbus, Georgia is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Associate Attorney to own a felony caseload with full staff support. You will manage cases from arraignment through trial, with autonomy over strategy and courtroom decisions.

You will work with seasoned paralegals and staff, enjoying a pipeline of cases from day one and clear opportunities for growth and partnership as the practice expands.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years criminal law experience; felony experience preferred.
• Strong courtroom confidence and trial readiness.
• Ability to manage caseloads independently.
• Excellent client communication and service.
• Experience with ADAs or public defenders encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Manage felony and misdemeanor defense caseload from arraignment through trial.
• Appear in Superior, State, and Municipal courts for hearings and trials.
• Review discovery and develop defense strategy.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and advise clients on options.
• Draft and argue motions, including suppressions and bond motions.
• Meet with clients and coordinate with paralegals.
• Collaborate with leadership to grow the criminal practice.

Skills

Criminal law

Courtroom experience

Client communication

Time management

Independent caseload management

Education

Georgia Bar admission

Job description

The Wright Legal Group, LLC in Columbus, Georgia is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Associate Attorney to own a felony caseload with full staff support. You will manage cases from arraignment through trial, with autonomy over strategy and courtroom decisions.

You will work with seasoned paralegals and staff, enjoying a pipeline of cases from day one and clear opportunities for growth and partnership as the practice expands.