What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney, Criminal Defense position at Liberty Law Team?
Job Title: Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About Us:
Liberty Law Team is a Philadelphia-based law firm, dedicated to providing a premium service to our clients. We are a criminal defense, post trial, and personal injury law firm with a proven track record of success. We pride ourselves on our commitment to justice, vigorous advocacy, and superior client service. Our rapidly-growing law practice is looking to add an Associate Attorney to our dynamic team. We will provide the training and resources to help you flourish in your role in our tight-knit, supportive, and passionate legal team.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in court, motions, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
- Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and judicial officers.
- Participate in firm growth and business development activities.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Active membership and good standing with the Pennsylvania State Bar
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant court experience.
- Reliable Transportation
- Proven experience in criminal defense and post-trial proceedings.
- Exceptional litigation skills with the ability to manage a high caseload.
- Excellent court presence and professional demeanor.
- Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team.
What We Offer:
- A competitive compensation package.
- Fully remote work setting.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- A collaborative, supportive, and respectful work environment..
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended to provide a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of this position and is not intended to be an employment contract. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60k - $90k base salary bonuses/incentives (salary is commensurate with experience)
Experience:
- Criminal Law: 1 year (Preferred)
- Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
License:
- Pennsylvania Bar (Required)
Work authorization: United States (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Philadelphia, PA 19102
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
