Criminal Defense Attorney

Pay: $110000.00 - $170000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing respected litigation team where you will handle meaningful criminal defense cases from day one.
• Build courtroom experience with regular appearances and hands-on case management.
• Earn performance-based bonuses that reward strong results and client service.
• Work in a collaborative technology-driven paperless practice that values innovation.
• Enjoy autonomy while receiving support from an experienced legal team invested in your success.
• Make a real difference by advocating for clients during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Location: Lawrenceville Georgia Hybrid position offering a combination of in-office collaboration court appearances and flexibility.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Georgia and have at least 1 year of criminal law experience to be considered.

About Us

We are a growing law firm dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in criminal defense and other litigation matters throughout Northeast Georgia. Our team believes in collaboration client advocacy continuous improvement and creating an environment where attorneys can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in criminal defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Manage an independent caseload while maintaining exceptional client communication.
• Appear regularly in court across multiple Georgia counties.
• Draft motions pleadings legal correspondence and other litigation documents.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Develop case strategies and prepare matters for hearings and trial.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver outstanding client service.
• Utilize modern legal technology and case management systems in a paperless environment.
• Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication and responsive service.

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Bar license required.
• 1 year of criminal law experience.
• Criminal defense courtroom experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal writing negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Strong organizational and case management abilities.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced practice.
• Team-oriented with a positive professional attitude.
• Comfortable using legal technology and case management software.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll join a supportive team that values collaboration professionalism and continuous growth. We reward strong performance encourage independent thinking embrace technology and provide opportunities to develop your courtroom skills while making a genuine impact on clients lives.

JPC-1513

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

• Required Years as Associate: 1
• Additional context: Relocation- None specified.
• Packages - no
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • 1 to 2 years: $110K to $125K
  • 3 to 5 years: $125K to $145K
  • 5 years: $145K to $170K

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Growing Georgia criminal defense firm hiring a GA-licensed attorney with 1 year of criminal law experience. Hybrid role with independent caseload courtroom appearances bonus opportunity and strong growth potential.

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• Client job title: Criminal Defense Attorney
• Location: Lawrenceville GA
• On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
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