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Criminal Defense Attorney - Trial-Focused Opportunity | Parsippany, NJ -375657

$150k - $250k

BCG Attorney Search

Criminal Defense Attorney – Trial-Focused Opportunity | Parsippany, NJ -375657 Criminal Defense Attorney – Trial-Focused Opportunity | Parsippany, NJ -375657 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by BCG Attorney Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr Direct message the job poster from BCG Attorney Search CEO of BCG Attorney Search - #1 Law Firm Attorney Placement Firm Job ID: 375657 Practice area:- Criminal Law - Defense Criminal Defense Attorney – High Courtroom Exposure | Parsippany, NJ ________________________________________ Join a fast-growing litigation team in Parsippany, NJ as a Criminal Defense Attorney. Manage high-stakes criminal cases and sharpen your courtroom skills in a firm known for aggressive advocacy and strong team collaboration. ________________________________________ A growing regional law firm with a strong litigation presence is seeking a passionate and driven Criminal Defense Attorney to join its Parsippany, NJ office. Known for its dedication to trial excellence and strategic legal defense, the firm offers attorneys the chance to handle high-profile criminal matters with meaningful courtroom exposure. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys looking to make an impact in a collaborative, fast-paced litigation setting. Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in criminal defense proceedings, including pre-trial, trial, and post-conviction matters
  • Draft persuasive legal documents such as motions and briefs
  • Conduct detailed legal research and analysis on criminal issues
  • Manage a dynamic caseload while maintaining deadlines and client expectations
  • Collaborate with team members and participate in strategic case discussions
  • Maintain professional relationships with clients, courts, and opposing counsel
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of criminal defense experience
  • Licensed to practice law in New Jersey (active and in good standing)
  • Strong courtroom and litigation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex caseloads under pressure
  • Excellent legal research and writing proficiency
  • Strong organizational and client communication abilities
Firm Culture & Appeal: This litigation-focused firm is known for its collaborative, results-driven environment and offers significant courtroom time to associates. Attorneys enjoy direct access to leadership, an open-door mentorship culture, and an opportunity to take ownership of substantive matters. With a solid presence in both New York and New Jersey, the firm is respected for its high-quality work across multiple litigation disciplines. Why This Role Is Unique:
  • Direct courtroom experience and autonomy on criminal matters
  • Exposure to trial prep and high-impact defense strategy
  • Be part of a supportive team that prioritizes growth and performance
  • Join a well-established firm with diverse practice strengths
Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter. Explore this elite-level opportunity today Submit your resume to learn more about this prestigious role. BCG Attorney Search is the industry leader for placing candidates in permanent positions in law firms. Since 2000, our recruiters have placed several thousand attorneys and enjoyed extraordinarily high success rates with our candidates. As a BCG Attorney Search candidate, you have access to more opportunities than any legal placement firm in the United States. We are able to offer the most in-depth insight in the legal recruiting market thanks to our dedicated team of over 150 employees who mercilessly research, study and analyze the legal market. The depth and breadth of our research empowers us to place attorneys at rates that are unparalleled at any placement firm in the United States. Many of our recruiters make 30 to 40 placements per year, while recruiters at competitor firms are likely to make four or five. Unlike other placement firms that can only tell you about openings at major AmLaw firms, we place candidates of all backgrounds in firms of all sizes. While other legal recruiters only represent a narrow band of candidates from top law firms and top law schools, our research, firm contacts, and market insight allow us to place hundreds of candidates each year who do not fit this mold. It is rare that we do not get candidates we represent interviews and offers. No one in the world is better at legal recruiting and placement than BCG Attorney Search. BCG Attorney Search will confidentially review your application and will not forward your materials to the firm without first discussing the opportunity with you. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Law Practice and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at BCG Attorney Search by 2x Get notified about new Criminal Defense Attorney jobs in Parsippany, NJ . New York City Metropolitan Area $130,000.00-$150,000.00 1 month ago Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense (Felony Experience) Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense (Felony Experience) Staff Attorney, Criminal Defense Practice New York City Metropolitan Area 2 months ago Policy Counsel, Criminal Defense Practice Criminal Appeals Bureau Staff Attorney – Entry Level Fall 2025 Fall 2025 Housing Staff Attorneys/Law Graduates (Right to Counsel) New York, NY $175,000.00-$200,000.00 3 weeks ago Staff Attorney, Prisoners’ Rights Project (PRP) Litigation Attorney/ Of Counsel- Child Victims Act Exp- APPLY! New York, NY $170,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area 4 months ago New York City Metropolitan Area $89,579.00-$128,148.00 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr BCG Attorney Search

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