Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense
Company: Phil Harvey Law, PLLC
Location: West Memphis
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you a Tennessee-licensed criminal defense attorney looking
to work with an experienced trial lawyer who will give you
opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking
for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will assist
in all aspects of criminal casework and client care.
The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong
legal advocacy skills. If you're ready to jump-start your growth in
the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to
successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!
As the firm's first-ever Associate Attorney, you will assist with
minimal supervision in all aspects of criminal casework and client
care. Daily duties will include new client onboarding, motions
practice, discovery review, DUI video review, court appearances,
case negotiations and settlements, field investigations, witness
interviews, preliminary hearings, client updates, phone
consultations, office consultations, and case file upkeep.--
As a regional firm, we expect you will use your personal vehicle to
attend out-of-town court settings, which we will reimburse at the
federal mileage rate.--
We're not like other firms.
You will adhere to high expectations for professionalism, five-star
client service, team-based casework, creative problem-solving, and
meticulous, process-oriented workflows.-- We will give you the
support and resources to meet our high standards. Your bar fees,
professional privilege tax, and annual CLE requirements will be
covered. Your development in handling larger and more serious cases
will be encouraged. Our goal for you is to become a self-sufficient
trial lawyer capable of first-chairing the most serious trials
while also growing in your leadership skills to help associates who
come behind you.--
Although we do not currently offer full benefits, we intend to add
them as the firm grows. In the meantime, we intend to pay you
enough to cover your costs in seeking health, life, and disability
insurance in the marketplace.--
Compensation offered will be commensurate with your experience,
passion, and demonstrated potential, ranging from $67,500 to
$83,500 annually, with performance-based raises considered after
your first six months and thereafter annually.
Responsibilities:
--- Attend court settings, negotiate with prosecutors, and conduct
preliminary hearings
--- Evaluate criminal cases for sentencing exposure and defense
strategies
--- Advise clients of their rights and options
--- Guide clients in making legal decisions that are best suited to
the client's goals considering the exposure and defense strategy of
each case
--- Maintain digital files in an organized and detailed fashion to
enable team-based delivery of legal services and client
communication
--- Adhere to internal law-firm guidelines and standards to ensure
consistent, excellent service is given to each client
--- Contribute to the development and implementation of systems,
processes, and checklists in a growing law firm that believes in
team-based, client-centered representation
Qualifications:
--- Licensed to practice law in Tennessee (please include your
B.P.R. Number on your resume)
--- Two years or more of experience in criminal law
--- Willingness to travel throughout West Tennessee up to three
times each week
--- Strong commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of every
client
About Company:
Do you like a fast-paced and varied work environment? Are you
energized by being part of an organization that helps people
through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives? Would
you like to help build a world-class law firm from the ground
up?
Phil Harvey launched his firm on August 1, 2023, with a vision of
becoming the go-to firm in West Tennessee for zealous,
human-centered representation of people accused of crimes. Phil is
dedicated to helping regular people through some of the most
intimidating and difficult obstacles they will ever face. We are
building a team of passionate, hard-working professionals who want
to raise the bar for criminal defense throughout West
Tennessee.
Read more at www.philharveylaw.com.
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