DescriptionCriminal Defense Attorney, Trial Attorney & StrategistJoin a motivated team of zealous advocates representing adults and juveniles accused of crimes throughout Michigan. You can reach extraordinary success in your career and life by partnering with a client-focused firm that cares deeply about your individual, career, and financial progress while supplying you with an environment free of workplace drama.We are seeking more than a legal practitioner; we need someone passionate about people's rights, tackling issues, and uncovering opportunities where others may view them as issues. We will do our utmost to help you revitalize your enthusiasm for the practice of law with a supportive crew and excellent lawyers by your side. Mentoring is one of the firm values that we treasure.Criminal Defense Attorney, Trial Attorney & StrategistHate Drama? Hate someone breathing over your shoulder all the time? Hate missing out on personal things? Need joy and work-life balance with a firm concerned about your achievement of personal goals while achieving the goals of the firm? Why Choose Us:
- We have a holistic approach that assists clients with thier problems, not just the criminal charges, but all their collateral concerns as well.
- Fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes individual, team, and organizational values
- Access to training and developmental opportunities for professional growth to become the lawyer you want to be.
- Competitive base salary complemented by performance-driven bonuses
- Supporting work-life balance through flexible arrangements
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, HSA, and retirement benefits
- A modern, new office in Bloomfield Hills
- Access to seasoned attorneys to provide guidance and professional development
- Our cases go to trial. Only one of 20 cases in our firm plea. This is a position for crreative, client-centered, fast thinkers who want to try cases.
- Every attorney in the firm works as a case team with at least one other attorney and a paralegal to maximize efficiency, sharing of ideas and client communication.
This job is not for you if you are not comfortable in Court or have no desire to be in Court. Most clients are falsely accused and creative, zealous written and verbal advocacy skills are a must.Responsibilities•Interfaced with clients and managed case deadlines.•Draft motions, pleadings, memorandum, discovery demands and responses, correspondence, etc.•Handle all aspects of criminal law cases from inception through completion.•Manage litigation schedule.•Lead, delegate, and drive a support team to provide the best possible representation for your clients.•Client interface and meetings.•Manages cases from inception through trial.•Strategic thinking to zealously advocate for all clients.•Handling all aspects of litigation.•Performing legal research.You may be a good fit if you:•Can put yourself in client's shoes that this is a never experieiced, never expected time of his/her life.•Be compassionate, empathetic, and sympathetic•Easily speak to people in crisis with empathy.•Pride yourself in high-quality work.•Want to practice law with a supportive team?•Are confident, independent, and decisive, and take responsibility for your actions.•Enjoy a challenge, can learn quickly, and love details.•Are a strategic, big-picture thinker who can also execute.•Excel at project planning, and delegation, and are eager to support team members.•Are ready to compassionately fight for the underdog to prevent false convictions and attacks on the innocent.•Are motivated to fight for and represent adults and juveniles accused of sex crimes and child abuse.Qualifications•Admission to the Michigan State Bar is required.•Federal Experience is preferred but not required.•The ideal candidate is goal-oriented, kind, empathetic, and energetic, with a strong desire for success.•Minimum 3 years of practice or equivalent legal experience,•Jury trial experience or formal trial training is preferred.•Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.•Superb customer service skills are expected.•Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.•A positive attitude is highly valued.•The candidate should be able to analyze, collaborate, and implement trial strategies to achieve client goals.•Ability to travel throughout the State of Michigan for cases and throughout the US for training•LAW SCHOOL GRADS WAITING FOR BAR RESULTS MAY BE CONSIDERED IF THEIR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES A PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, JUDICIAL CLERK OR PUBLIC DEFENDER'S OFFICE. ALL OTHERS THIS IS NOT A POSITION FOR YOU.