Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Senior Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for an experienced Attorney to further their career with a rapidly expanding firm in the Fort Worth area. As the Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Senior Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorney's and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

Advise client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case

Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategies

Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research

Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents

Manage workload of cases

Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits

Accrue additional evidence to support clients case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges

Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client's positions

Qualifications

At least 4-5 years of Criminal Defense Experience

Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state and local level

A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

The Matian Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.