Criminal Defense Attorney (Bilingual)

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

The Gonzalez Law Group is a general practice law firm based in Houston, Texas. Our attorneys work diligently to provide the highest level of service to each of our clients in order to earn the right to become someone’s legal team for the rest of their life.

We are seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to become a part of our team! Although experience is preferred, newly licensed attorneys welcome to apply!

The right candidate must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines in a timely manner. Candidates must be able to adapt to daily change, be responsive, self-motivated and have great attention to detail. This position presents a unique opportunity to join a growing and dynamic practice.

The Gonzalez Law Group offers a benefits package that includes:

• up to 22 days of paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• 401k with matching
• medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Texas Bar dues paid
• CLEs Paid (Includes travel, lodgining, dinning, entertainment)
• Local Bar Group dues paid

We are committed to providing a positive work environment and helping our employees succeed. We conduct performance evaluations after only three months of joining the company with opportunity for a salary increase!

Visit our webpage for more information on our team and philosophies!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of criminal defense representation;
• Appear in court for all court settings including arraignments, pretrial conferences, and jury trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judicial officers, and team members;
• Review and develop strategies for assigned cases;
• Negotiate and settle cases or prepare matters for jury trial;
• Perform legal research and apply legal principles to legal problems;
• Draft pleadings and present those statements of law, facts, and arguments clearly, logically, and effectively both written and orally; and
• Effectively manage a substantial caseload.

Job Type :
Full-time

Job Location:
Houston, TX

Required:
Texas Bar License

Law firm:

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC
7151 Office City Dr
Houston, TX 77087

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Texas Bar dues paid
• CLEs Paid (Includes travel, lodgining, dinning, entertainment)
• Local Bar Group dues paid

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Bar (Required)

Work Location: In person