Description:
Our firm is growing, and we are looking to add a dynamic and charismatic person who can help us maintain our exceptional service. The firm is seeking a full-time associate attorney to join the team. This position provides for both in-office and remote work in a hybrid model based on your professional sensibility and the needs of our clients. This attorney would handle in-person and remote court appearances for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases.Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Conducting court appearances, including arraignments, pretrials, probation violation hearings, evidence suppression hearings, and trials in Common Pleas, Municipal, and Mayor's Courts
- Negotiating with prosecutors to obtain the best possible outcome for clients
- Providing clients with updates during and/or following court appearances and answering their questions
- Conducting in-person and remote jail visits with incarcerated clients
- Reviewing discovery and analyzing the merits of our client's cases
- Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Conducting consultation calls with prospective clients
Qualifications:
- Must have at least 1-5 years of experience as a criminal defense or prosecuting attorney
- Must be an active member and in good standing with the Ohio Bar with no pending or prior disciplinary history
- Applicants should be motivated self-starters, who are able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the team
- Must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving criminal defense clients
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable in an all-Mac environment
- Excellent analytical abilities
- Good organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion