Experienced Associate Attorney Wanted for Criminal Law Firm

Overview:

We are seeking an Experienced Associate Attorney who has a passion for criminal defense to help take our growing law firm to the next level. We are not your typical law firm. We are poised for aggressive growth, and we’re looking for an attorney who is organized, self-motivated, and works well with a team . You need to be able to manage a criminal case load, assign tasks to legal assistants, and effectively communicate with clients inside and outside of the courtroom.

The Job

• Represent clients in Criminal District and Superior Court across multiple Counties in NC.
• Conduct client meetings and recommend strategies
• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their work
• Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases: discovery, pleadings, and motions; pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and criminal trials.

The Essentials

• We prioritize candidates that are intelligent and possess the required experience, however, your personality, character, and integrity are also extremely important considerations for our office culture.
• The ability to manage your own time and remain organized is essential.
• High-maintenance, humorless, self-entitled, or self-important individuals will not succeed in this position and need not apply.
• If you think the Constitution is a technicality, please don’t apply.
• If you think filling out a plea form is the best thing you can do for a client, do not apply.
• If we can’t count on you to show up in court on time, don’t apply.
• We are growing, and you will be called upon to wear many hats. We need someone who does not think that the occasional need to scan your own documents is “beneath you."

Qualifications

· Strong legal research skills using Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw

· Excellent writing and legal drafting abilities

· Proficient in communication and analysis skills

· Jury trial experience is preferred

· 5 years of Criminal Law experience

· Admitted to and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar

Salary

Salary range is between $80,000 - $120,000 and is commensurate with skill and experience. The compensation package includes base salary plus bonus compensation for production and performance. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance. We also offer paid time off (PTO). We pay for approved continuing legal education, bar dues, and some approved voluntary bar memberships.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to reviewing your resume. Please follow these instructions. APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Prepare a cover letter that explains what you believe are the 3 most important qualities that must be possessed by an Attorney working with individuals charged with a crime. As a closing sentence please write, “I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions.” Do not send your resume’ through the online application system. Your application should include your cover letter, resume’, and a recent substantive writing sample that demonstrates your performance as an advocate in PDF format.'

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• NC Bar License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Winston-Salem, NC 27104 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Winston-Salem, NC 27104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000