Trial-Focused Criminal Defense Attorney - Virginia

RIM Recruitment Professionals; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney for a full-time, in-office role in Northern Virginia. The attorney will handle a high-volume caseload from intake to resolution, representing clients in misdemeanor and felony matters with a focus on trial readiness and client communication.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of criminal litigation experience, including felony cases, and a proven jury trial track record.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Virginia (required).
• 3+ years of criminal litigation experience, including felony matters.
• Jury trial experience (required).

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of criminal defense matters from intake through resolution
• Represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies in court
• Conduct client consultations and assess case strategy
• Draft and argue motions, negotiate dispositions, and prepare cases for trial
• Appear in court for arraignments, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, motions, and trials
• Conduct jury trials and represent clients through verdict
• Maintain proactive client communication throughout the lifecycle of each case
• Collaborate with internal team members on case strategy and workload management
• Maintain accurate documentation using case management software

Skills

Criminal defense

Jury trial

Legal writing

Client communication

Courtroom advocacy

Job description

RIM Recruitment Professionals is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney for a full-time, in-office role in Northern Virginia. The attorney will handle a high-volume caseload from intake to resolution, representing clients in misdemeanor and felony matters with a focus on trial readiness and client communication.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of criminal litigation experience, including felony cases, and a proven jury trial track record.