In-Person Associate Criminal Defense Attorney – Growth

LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R MOOSE PLLC; Lillington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R MOOSE PLLC in North Carolina seeks an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to advise clients, research, draft documents, and represent clients in traffic and misdemeanor cases. This in-person role offers substantial courtroom exposure, mentorship from experienced attorneys, and clear career advancement within a collaborative, office-based environment.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, bar admission, NC license, and strong communication and negotiation

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Bar admission in good standing in North Carolina.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Case Oversight — Manage assigned cases from intake through resolution, ensuring organized file maintenance and client communication.
• Court Representation — Attend daily court sessions, negotiate with prosecutors, argue motions, and handle trials as experience develops.
• Legal Research — Conduct thorough legal research to support motions, briefs, and case strategy.
• Document Drafting — Prepare contracts, briefs, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Client Counseling — Provide legal guidance to clients, including consultations conducted alongside senior attorneys.
• Negotiation — Negotiate case outcomes on behalf of clients in court and with opposing counsel.
• Record Management — Maintain detailed, accurate, and organized client files and case records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation

Legal research

Client counseling

Spanish proficiency

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Bar exam

Job description

LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL R MOOSE PLLC in North Carolina seeks an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to advise clients, research, draft documents, and represent clients in traffic and misdemeanor cases. This in-person role offers substantial courtroom exposure, mentorship from experienced attorneys, and clear career advancement within a collaborative, office-based environment.

Requirements include a JD from an ABA-accredited school, bar admission, NC license, and strong communication and negotiation