
Criminal Defense Attorney
The Law Offices of Leon Matchin • New Brunswick, NJ, US
Posted 4 days ago
Associate Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Defense.
This position is ideal for recent law school graduates as well as experienced attorneys, and especially former prosecutors.
Only those licensed to practice law in New Jersey will be considered for this position as current law school students will not be considered.
We are a criminal and DUI defense practice seeking a full-time licensed New Jersey attorney to handle defense files. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys legal research and courtroom advocacy. We perform meaningful work on cases that matter to clients.
- Handle a caseload of criminal and DUI defense files from intake through resolution
- Appear in municipal and Superior Courts, both in person and virtually
- Draft, research, and file motions, memos, and briefs.
- Review paper and digital discovery, analyze police reports, and identify defense strategies and weaknesses in the prosecution's case
- Communicate with clients, update them on case status, and provide legal counsel throughout the process
- Negotiate with prosecutors on plea agreements where appropriate, while always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients
- Active license to practice law in New Jersey in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar
- Ability and willingness to appear in court both in person and via remote/virtual hearings
- Legal research and writing skills
Compensation
$75,000 - $150,000 yearly depending on experience
- We are a growing legal team of three attorneys and six administrative support staff in the State of New Jersey.
- We defend clients with criminal DUI and traffic ticket-related matters.
- We aim to deliver the best results for clients with top-notch customer service.
- Paid time off
- Outstanding company culture
- Flexible remote and in-person work schedule
- We train and educate our new attorneys
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