Criminal Defense Attorney

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of criminal defense files from intake through resolution
• Appear in municipal and Superior Courts, both in person and virtually
• Draft, research, and file pretrial motions, including motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, and other case-specific motions
• Review discovery, analyze police reports, and identify defense strategies and weaknesses in the prosecution's case
• Communicate with clients, update them on case status, and provide sound legal counsel throughout the process
• Negotiate with prosecutors on plea agreements where appropriate, while always pursuing the best possible outcome for clients

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New Jersey in good standing with the New Jersey State Bar
• Ability and willingness to appear in court both in person and via remote/virtual hearings
• Legal research and writing skills

About the role

The Law Offices of Leon Matchin is a growing legal team of three attorneys and six administrative support staff in the State of New Jersey. We defend clients with criminal DUI and traffic ticket-related matters. We aim to deliver the best results for clients with top-notch customer service.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Outstanding company culture
• Flexible remote and in-person work schedule
• We train and educate our new attorneys

Pay

$75,000 - $150,000/year

Schedule

We offer a flexible remote and in-person work schedule.