Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Criminal Defense Attorney in Phoenix, AZ, to handle a variety of felony and misdemeanor cases. This full-time, in-office role requires a licensed attorney with strong courtroom skills and a passion for trial excellence.

Duties

• Represent clients in criminal defense cases, including felonies and misdemeanors.
• Prepare and present cases in court, demonstrating strong oral advocacy.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents.
• Collaborate with a team to develop defense strategies.

Requirements

• Licensed attorney with courtroom readiness.
• Strong jury trial and legal writing skills.
• High level of preparation and professionalism.
• Arizona criminal law experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance fully paid by the firm.
• 30 paid days off annually, including holidays, vacation, and personal days.
• Loyalty vacation program with additional days and milestone bonuses.
• 401(k) with a 3.5% employer match.
• Paid downtown Phoenix parking in a secure underground garage.

This law firm opened its Phoenix, Arizona doors in the late eighties. They have over 4,000 court case victories. But that is not the only impressive aspect of this firm. They are awarded yearly for their work, including the nation's Top 1% Attorney by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Top 10 Attorney by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Top 100 DUI/DWI Law Firm by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys, and many more. They specialize in a lot of cases. Their most popular ones are sex crimes, theft/fraud, drug crimes, property crimes, and DUI/vehicular crimes. Some of their clients come to them for drug busts, wrongly accused for drugs and/or sexual criminal acts, DUI, and stolen goods and/or property.