Hybrid Criminal Defense Attorney - Jury Trial Expert

5 Star Recruitment; Dubuque (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and holidays

Retirement plan with employer match

Continuing education support

Job summary

A legal recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Northeast Iowa. This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing court appearances with remote work for research and client preparation. The successful candidate will represent clients in jury trials and must have at least five years of relevant experience. The agency promotes a supportive culture with reasonable caseloads, generous PTO, and modern technology to enhance case management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience handling criminal defense matters, including jury trials through verdict.
• Active license to practice in Iowa or eligibility to obtain promptly.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage files independently.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients from arraignment through verdict in felony and misdemeanor jury trials.
• Draft motions, conduct negotiations, and advocate at hearings and sentencing.
• Develop defense strategies across a broad spectrum of criminal charges.

Skills

Organizational skills

Oral advocacy

Client-centered service

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

A legal recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney in Northeast Iowa. This role offers a hybrid work model, balancing court appearances with remote work for research and client preparation. The successful candidate will represent clients in jury trials and must have at least five years of relevant experience. The agency promotes a supportive culture with reasonable caseloads, generous PTO, and modern technology to enhance case management.