What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Attorney position at Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC?
$90,000 yearly
Responsibilities:- Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during legal proceedings
- Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
- Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
- Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
- Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients, and completing tasks
- Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2 years required
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed
- Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred Association
- Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) required
- Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience
- Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little supervision
- Public speaking, decision-making, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are necessary for this role
- Minimum 1-2 years experience working in a law firm environment
- Must be an active Bar member, in good standing with no pending or prior disciplinary history
- Applicants should be motivated self-starters, who are able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the team
- Must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving criminal defense clients
- Strong written, verbal, and public speaking communication skills
- Comfortable in an all-Mac environment
- Excellent analytical abilities
- Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well independently but more importantly as part of a team
- Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion
We are a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Shelton, CT with offices and attorneys throughout Connecticut. The firm handles all areas of criminal, civil rights, habeas corpus, motor vehicle, and juvenile law. We fight for underdogs daily.
Our firm was built on the understanding that comprehensive representation does not begin and end in the courtroom. We want our clients to be satisfied with their choice of firm, not just with their choice of attorney. Our client service and support staff are dedicated to making the experience of retaining an attorney as smooth as possible and ensuring that no client ever has a question or concern that goes unanswered. It doesn’t matter how good an attorney is if they don’t pay close attention to the wants and needs of the client. We want to make sure that each of our clients is as happy with the experience they have with our firm as they are with the ultimate result of their case.
We are an equal-opportunity employer.
About the Company:
Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC