Description:

Associate Attorney – Carlisle, PA (Criminal Defense & Gun Rights Restoration)

A Criminal Defense, Gun Law Firm is a fast-growing, multi-office law firm serving clients across Virginia and Pennsylvania. We are currently seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our Carlisle, PA office.

About the role:
We are looking for a motivated Criminal Defense Attorney with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn the specialized area of firearms and gun rights restoration law. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania or have sat for the July 2025 PA Bar exam (licensure expected October 2025).

While the position is focused on criminal defense, family law experience is highly beneficial and will be valued in the hiring process.

Ideal Candidate Qualities:
  • Pennsylvania Bar admission (or pending October 2025 results)
  • Experience with criminal defense work
  • Interest in or willingness to learn gun rights restoration
  • Family law background or experience is helpful
  • Strong advocacy, communication, and writing skills
  • Highly responsive/strong work ethic
  • Desire to grow with a dynamic and expanding law firm
  • Willingness to travel between: Cumberland, Adam, Franklin, Dauphin, York, and Adams county.