Staff Attorney

Lister, Holt & Dennis, LLC; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete and generous benefit package.

Job summary

Lister, Holt & Dennis, LLC is hiring a Staff Attorney for its Clayton County, Georgia office. You will represent indigent clients charged with misdemeanor offenses, handling all case aspects with mentoring from seasoned trial attorneys. The position offers a starting salary and an immediate path to trial experience.

Applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia. Complete and generous benefit package is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.
• Experience handling arraignments, motions and trials is expected.
• Commitment to representing indigent clients and providing community service.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned cases, including arraignments, motions and trials.
• Receive mentoring from experienced trial attorneys while developing independent case work.

Skills

Trial experience

Legal research

Job description

The criminal defense firm of Lister, Holt and Dennis, LLC is accepting resumes for the position of Staff Attorney.Our firm represents indigent clients charged with misdemeanor criminal offenses, providing attorneys with the chance to give back to the community while enjoying an immediate opportunity for trial experience.Attorneys will manage all aspects of their cases, including: arraignments, motions and trials, with the support of personalized mentoring by experienced trial attorneys.Salary starts at $80,000 a year and commensurate with experience.

• Complete and generous benefit package.

This opening is for the firm's Clayton County office. Applicants must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Georgia.