Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

Note to staffing agencies or recruiters: please do not contact us. Thank you!

Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Title: Attorney

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: East Lansing, Michigan (in person with remote work capabilities)

Salary: Based upon qualifications (estimated range: $85,000 - $115,000)

About The Role

Ben Hall Law seeks a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney to join our legal team. This role focuses on the defense of individuals charged with misdemeanors and felonies. The ideal candidate will bring a willingness to learn and grow as a criminal defense attorney. Ben Hall Law takes pride in relentless representation through motion practice. We are not a plea bargain firm. If you want to get experience litigating and challenging the state or federal government, this is the place to be.

Key Responsibilities

• Work up cases from inception to resolution, including legal research, drafting and reviewing filings and correspondence, discovery, motion practice, trial advocacy, and appellate advocacy
• Assist in negotiations with prosecutors to secure favorable outcomes, such as reduced charges or sentences, where appropriate
• Advocate zealously for clients in court, presenting compelling arguments and cross-examining witnesses effectively
• Collaborate with investigators and expert witnesses to build robust cases
• Maintain detailed case files and provide regular updates to clients regarding the status of their cases
• Assist with Firm trial preparations, including, on occasion, acting as opposing counsel for mock trials/hearings
• Act as second chair at trials and hearings with senior counsel.
• Stay informed on changes in criminal law and procedural rules to provide the most effective representation
• Draft exceptional motions and briefs to advance the client's position, including novel and unique arguments.
• Draft and file interlocutory appeals and assist with preparations for oral arguments before state and federal appellate courts
  
  

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in Michigan, or eligible for licensure in Michigan before start date
• Experience: 0-3 years experience prosecuting or defending criminal cases
• Skills:
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to client advocacy and ethical practice

Preferred Attributes

• Experience with criminal cases
• Established relationships with local legal and judicial communities in Michigan
• Fluency in a foreign language
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on clients’ lives
• Obtain experience in the courtroom
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Access to continuing legal education and professional development resources
  
  

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4% firm match
• Four weeks of paid time off
• One week of sick time
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance will be offered in 2025
• Technology to actually do the job
  
  

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and three professional references. References will not be contacted unless selected to move forward after the initial interview. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates that do not submit the requested information will not be considered.

Powered by JazzHR

AquKftkEGK