Hybrid Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

SMB Team; Cleveland (OH); Hybride; USD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SMB Team in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of Criminal Defense experience. The role offers a hybrid/remote schedule and the opportunity to grow your practice while serving clients throughout Ohio.

You will work alongside seasoned attorneys, manage a caseload, and have autonomy to develop strategies, write briefs, and participate in trials, with ongoing mentorship and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience practicing criminal defense law.
• Active Ohio Bar license in good standing.
• Court appearances and trials experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Handle 25+ criminal cases from intake to resolution; may advance to 26-50 cases.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and intake specialists.
• Take ownership of cases and learn new areas of law.
• Meet with clients in person and virtually to devise strategy and communicate recommended resolutions.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and clients for favorable outcomes.
• Provide continual client updates and meet all deadlines, including court appearances.
• Write appellate briefs when necessary and strive to independently try cases.

Connaissances

Criminal defense experience

Courtroom experience

Ohio Bar license

Trial experience

Client communication

Independent work

Description du poste

SMB Team in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3-6 years of Criminal Defense experience. The role offers a hybrid/remote schedule and the opportunity to grow your practice while serving clients throughout Ohio.

You will work alongside seasoned attorneys, manage a caseload, and have autonomy to develop strategies, write briefs, and participate in trials, with ongoing mentorship and development opportunities.