Description:

Overview: Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is seeking a dynamic, self-starting individual with vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to serve as an attorney in the Criminal Department.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to the Managing Attorney of the Criminal Department.

Duties and Responsibilities: The principal duties of the Criminal Attorney will be to manage a Criminal law caseload and to provide direct supervision to a paralegal. Other responsibilities include:
  • Monitors open cases for activity
  • Reviews open and closed cases for proper recordkeeping and file maintenance.
  • Pre-trial Discovery.
  • Conducts hearings, trials before the court and jury trials.
  • Conducts regular reviews of open cases.
  • Provides co-counseling assistance to other attorneys of the Criminal Department.
  • Participates in departmental meetings.
  • Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients, other attorneys, court employees and judicial officers.
  • Other duties which may from time-to-time be assigned by the Managing Attorney of the Criminal Department, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications:
  • Licensed to practice law in Texas.
  • A minimum of 2-years relevant legal experiences and a demonstrated, zealous commitment to criminal law.
  • Experience handling and negotiating felony offenses.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to think and plan strategically.
  • Ability to have a flexible work schedule.
  • Capable of handling a busy, diverse docket with minimal supervision.
  • Possess a strong work ethic and a sense of accountability.
  • Occasional travel may be required.
  • Excellent attendance record.