Description:
Criminal Defense Attorney â Courtroom-Focused OpportunityPhoenix, Arizona | Hybrid Flexibility | $120Kâ$150K + Bonus
Not every criminal defense role gives attorneys meaningful courtroom experience.
Some firms overload attorneys with paperwork.
Some keep associates behind the scenes.
Some promise mentorship but deliver isolation and burnout.
This opportunity is different.
The Law Offices of J Jon Slade is a respected boutique criminal defense firm in Phoenix focused primarily on misdemeanor defense, DUI matters, and high-touch client advocacy.
We are seeking a motivated Criminal Defense Attorney who genuinely enjoys courtroom work, fast-paced litigation, client strategy, and building strong defense outcomes.
This role is ideal for someone who:
- wants to sharpen litigation and negotiation skills
- enjoys being in court regularly
- values mentorship and autonomy
- thrives in a collaborative boutique environment
- wants meaningful hands-on experience rather than being buried in back-office work
- You'll work directly with leadership, manage your own caseload, and gain significant courtroom exposure in Maricopa County and surrounding jurisdictions.
What You'll Actually Experience Here
- Frequent courtroom appearances and litigation opportunities
- Direct mentorship from the managing attorney
- Real ownership over your cases and strategy
- A collaborative boutique environment with less bureaucracy
- Exposure to a wide variety of misdemeanor and criminal defense matters
- Support from legal staff so attorneys can focus on advocacy
- Flexibility and trust instead of micromanagement
Responsibilities:
- Manage an active caseload of misdemeanor and select felony criminal matters from intake through resolution
- Appear regularly in court for hearings, pre-trials, negotiations, and trials
- Build defense strategies through investigation, research, and client interviews
- Draft motions, pleadings, and legal filings
- Negotiate favorable outcomes with prosecutors
- Counsel clients through high-stress legal situations with professionalism and empathy
- Collaborate closely with leadership and support staff on case strategy
Qualifications:
- Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
- 2+ years of Arizona criminal defense experience preferred
- DUI and courtroom experience strongly valued
- Comfortable managing a fast-paced caseload
- Strong communication, advocacy, and negotiation skills
- Motivated, proactive, and client-centered mindset
