- Requesting discovery and conducting investigations;
- Interviewing police officers and witnesses;
- Filing and arguing pretrial motions;
- Handling misdemeanor and felony trials;
- Working with investigators;
- Providing guidance to assigned paralegals;
- Attend Court appearances in superior courts, justice courts, and city courts;
- Attend administrative hearings as they relate to DUI license suspensions;
- Work with clients to better understand criminal procedure and keeping them informed of the status of their case;
- Conduct in office and telephonic consultations; and
- Work closely with administrative staff to ensure the professional and steady flow of cases.
- Past experience at a public defender's office, county/city attorney's office, or an Arizona criminal defense law firm.
- Handling misdemeanor and felony cases;
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Bonus pay
- $100,000 - $150,000 annual salary
Criminal Defense Attorney - Phoenix, United States - Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC
Description
Matthew Lopez Law is one of Arizona's top rated criminal defense law firms. Our attorneys handle misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Arizona. We are accepting resumes for a full-time associate attorney. Joining our firm provides a unique opportunity for an attorney who is interested in furthering their career in criminal defense law.
The associate attorneys at our law firm are responsible for the following:
Candidates will ideally possess the following experience:
Matthew Lopez Law provides a team-like working environment. We encourage growth, provide extensive training, and strive toward keeping our employees happy in their positions. We have support staff, including paralegals and legal assistants, who help attorneys manage files to ensure clients are receiving the best possible outcome for their case. Our law firm has very low employee turnover. We offer a fun, healthy and professional working environment that fosters career growth.
If you possess the necessary qualifications, and are interested in working for a law firm, we welcome your application and look forward to discussing how you can be an asset to our office.
Benefits: