Criminal Defense Associate
Location: Albany, NY – Capital District | Ideal Location
The Firm: New York State Regional Law Firm
Summary:
New York State Capital District law firm seeks a Junior Associate or Associate to join a fast-paced law practice noted for high-profile criminal matters. This attorney should have a sincere interest and experience in criminal defense or prosecution-related matters. This position reports to The Managing Partner, who is a noted mentor. A minimum of 1-3 years of related experience is required to work on various high-profile civil, criminal and related corporate matters. Your autonomy will be determined by your experience, when joining the firm.
Compensation: To $100,000 to start, with Firm comprehensive welfare programs and benefits. Discretionary year-end bonus, based on performance. Private Parking
Noted
- Ability to work on high-profile criminal cases in an extremely confidential manner.
- Understand the sensitivities of all parties concerned including interaction with the press and media outlets.
- Exposure to election fraud and or criminal matters is highly desired?
The Ideal Attorney:
Will be seeking career stability, security, and growth with a noted firm reporting to a Managing Partner who is seeking someone he can develop with a sincere interest in criminal defense and confidentially working with high-profile clients, at times.
Qualifications:
- Acceptance to The New York State Bar or in the process of receiving acceptance
- A minimum of 1 to 3 years of litigation experience ideally in criminal law/defense or prosecution with a law firm, public defender or DA’s office
- A junior must have a solid understanding of briefs and motion work to get up and running
- Ability to work on high-profile cases with discretion at all times
- Good interpersonal skills to interact with a broad spectrum of people and organizations. Judges, Clients, Prosecutors, Law Clerks, Paralegals, Corporate In-House Counsel and others.
- A person who appreciates the complexities of litigation
- An Associate seeking career stability, security and the ability to grow
- This is an upbeat, collaborative, and professional work environment. This Associate or Junior Associate should appreciate this type of culture, in a regional law firm, where every employee is valued.
