Temporary Criminal Defense Attorney (AZ) – Post-Conviction

Mecartea & Associates PLLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecartea & Associates PLLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Temporary Criminal Defense Attorney to assist with active criminal defense and post-conviction matters on a contract basis. The role includes reviewing case files, drafting motions, conducting constitutional law research, and analyzing digital evidence with a focus on strategic litigation support.

The successful candidate must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; an active Arizona Bar license is preferred, and experience in

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Arizona Bar license preferred; active license is not required but preferred.
• Experience in criminal defense or post-conviction litigation.

Responsibilities

• Review criminal case files and draft motions and legal correspondence.
• Conduct research on constitutional law and analyze digital evidence.
• Provide strategic litigation support and assist with hearings and pretrial proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting motions

Legal correspondence

Criminal defense experience

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Mecartea & Associates PLLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Temporary Criminal Defense Attorney to assist with active criminal defense and post-conviction matters on a contract basis. The role includes reviewing case files, drafting motions, conducting constitutional law research, and analyzing digital evidence with a focus on strategic litigation support.

The successful candidate must hold a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; an active Arizona Bar license is preferred, and experience in