What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Attorney position at Ascendion?
We are a growing, boutique defense firm, looking to bring on an Associate Attorney to join our team. Specifically, we are looking for an Attorney with 3-7 years of criminal defense experience. This role is hybrid, with the exception of court appearances and client meetings.
Requirements:
- 3 years of criminal defense experience
- Preferable: Previous white collar criminal defense experience
- Proven experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases
- Candidates without criminal law experience are encouraged to apply, but compensation with commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
- Requesting discovery and conducting case investigations
- Interviewing police officers and witnesses
- Filing and arguing pretrial motions
- Handling misdemeanor and felony trials
- Working closely with investigators
- Attending court appearances in superior, justice, and city courts
- Communicating with clients to guide them through criminal procedures and keeping them informed on case status
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000
