Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer to join their team in Wichita, Kansas. The role involves providing dedicated legal representation to clients, with a focus on trial advocacy and strategic defense planning.

Duties

• Conduct thorough reviews and investigations of clients' cases and applicable laws.
• Travel to various courtrooms across the state for hearings and trials.
• Perform scene investigations independently or with private investigators.
• Research and draft pleadings, motions, trial briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Prepare for trials from the outset, including mock trials and strategic planning.
• Engage in trial advocacy, representing clients before judges and juries.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active membership in the Kansas bar or eligibility to join.
• Strong commitment to practicing criminal defense.
• Willingness to reside in Wichita, Kansas.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD)

Certifications

• Active membership in the Kansas bar or ability to waive in.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing abilities.
• Strong trial advocacy and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career development.
• Paid attendance to the National Criminal Defense College Trial Practice Institute.
• Paid membership in the National Association of Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers (NACDL).
• Paid Continuing Legal Education.
• Sick leave, PTO, and paid holidays.
• Simple IRA with employer matching contributions.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Optional AFLAC supplemental health insurance.

This law firm provides a wide range of legal services to clients in matters related to criminal defense and white-collar crimes. Its key practice areas include state and federal criminal trials and appeals, DUI defense, appellate law, criminal appeals, white-collllar criminal defense, and white-collar internal investigations. The firm's attorney has been named to the top ten list of Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers for 2020. The firm's office is located in Wichita, Kansas.