Criminal Trial Associate Attorney

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including motions, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, and trial materials related to criminal cases.
• Conduct legal research on criminal statutes, case law, sentencing guidelines, and procedural rules.
• Assist senior attorneys in preparing for hearings, arraignments, pretrial conferences, depositions, and trials.
• Attend hearings and trial proceedings with senior attorneys; may conduct routine hearings independently based on experience.
• Analyze case facts, evaluate evidence, and support strategy development for criminal defense matters.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and internal team members to ensure each case is progressing efficiently.
• Maintain organized client files with up-to-date motions, discovery, and correspondence.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Successful completion of the bar exam.
• Experience or strong interest in criminal defense, litigation, or trial advocacy.
• Excellent research, writing, and courtroom communication skills.
• Ability to pivot and adapt to legal challenges and changes of circumstances.
• A go-getter who wants to achieve the highest results and excellent outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior attorneys and support staff.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think quickly in high-pressure situations.
• A fierce competitive spirit to be resilient in the face of difficult circumstances.

Pay

$92,500 - $102,500/year

About Watson Kuhlman LLC

Our dedication to our team and clients centers around our Core Values: Integrity, Dedication, Empathy, Accountability (to yourself and the Team): Loyalty, and Honesty.