What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Attorney position at Portner and Shure, P. A.?
Portner & Shure is one of the leading Personal Injury/Criminal Defense law firms in Maryland and Virginia. We are seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney for our Maryland practice. Ideal candidate will be responsible for representing clients in a wide range of criminal matters. Must be able to work on multiple cases at different stages of the criminal process.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in District/Circuit Court
- Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2-3 year’s experience in criminal law
· Advise clients about their legal rights and options
· Conduct legal research and devise an effective strategy to defend the client(s) in court
· Gather evidence in support of the case
· Present evidence in court
· Negotiate plea agreements
· Represent client(s) at sentencing hearings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Must be licensed in Maryland, Virginia a plus
- Speak Spanish (a plus)
Experience with family law issues including divorce, child custody, annulments, child support, separation, asset division, and all other family law matters a plus.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Personal Time Off
- 401k with employer matching
- Bonuses
- CLE Paid
- Bar Dues paid
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Experience:
- Criminal defense law: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Maryland Bar (Preferred)
Work Location: One location