Criminal Defense Attorney - Harris County, TX, United States - Todd E. Tkach, P.C..

Description

_Attorney - Criminal Defense/Traffic Citation _
Fast growing criminal defense law firm.

We need an associate attorney to assist with our large case load of criminal and commercial driver traffic citations at both the municipal and county levels.

No experience necessary, but considered. On the job training provided.

The current job offered is for contract work paid at a flat rate by the "job." With the right fit, this position could easily transition into a full time employment position, including salary, bonus and benefits.

Excellent collaboration among all attorneys and staff. Provide a teamwork approach and an excellent easy going working environment. Our practice is state wide. Most cases are resolved by plea agreement and a personal appearance in court is often not required. Salary is negotiable depending on level of experience.


Responsibilities include:

• Basic computer skills, including ability to work with Word, Outlook, efiling, faxing and scanning
• Meeting with and/or speaking with clients via telephone and/or in person to discuss pending charges and to devise defense strategies
• Legal and factual research as required to achieve the best possible result
• Attend, via telephone or in person, all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the plea offers and best strategies
• Conference with prosecutors to negotiate and complete plea agreements
• Communicate with courts for resetting pretrial hearings and completing plea agreements
• Appealing to county courts when necessary
• Assist clients with executing plea bargains and other agreements with the county attorney and district attorney's offices
• Advise clients about the current affect of their accepted plea agreement and how it will affect their future

Job Type:
Contract


Pay:
$100.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

License/Certification:

• Texas Bar License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Harris County, TX: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person