About this opportunity
Law Offices of Leon Matchin, LLC lists this Criminal Defense Attorney opportunity in new brunswick, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Associate Criminal Defense Attorney and DUI Defense
This position is ideal for recent law school graduates.
Those licensed to practice law in New Jersey will be considered for this position.
Criminal 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 - and who wants meaningful work on cases that matter to clients.
Compensation:
$75,000 - $150,000 yearly depending on experience
Qualifications
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
Responsibilities
Handle a caseload of criminal defense files from intake through resolution
Appear in municipal and Superior Courts, both in person and virtually
Draft, research, and file pretrial motions, including motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, and other case-specific motions
Review 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 sound legal counsel throughout the process
Negotiate with prosecutors on plea agreements where appropriate, while always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients
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Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
Who can apply
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