Criminal Defense Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year Compensation Structure Base salary and total compensation vary by experience and trial record. Base salary: $120,000 to $135,000 Total compensation: $130,000 to $155,000+ Compensation includes base salary plus quarterly performance bonus based on case value and closings. Additional benefits include 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employee coverage, 3 weeks PTO plus firm holidays, 401(k) with 4% employer match after 1 year, and a path to senior associate and leadership roles. Why This Is a Great Opportunity Step into a true courtroom role with immediate ownership of serious criminal defense cases. Join a fast-growing Northern Virginia law firm with strong infrastructure, support, and leadership opportunities. Handle meaningful felony and misdemeanor matters from arraignment through trial or resolution. Work with a team that values trial skill, strong advocacy, client service, and real results. Public defenders and former prosecutors are strongly encouraged to apply. Build a long-term career path with room to grow into senior associate or leadership roles as the firm scales. Location: This role is based in Chantilly, Virginia and is an on-site position serving clients throughout Northern Virginia courts. Note: Candidates must have an active Virginia bar license in good standing and 3+ years of criminal litigation experience, including felony matters. About Us We are a fast-growing criminal defense and personal injury law firm serving clients across Northern Virginia and the DMV. Our team is built around strong advocacy, meaningful client service, and a mission-driven approach to helping people through some of the most important moments of their lives. Confidential Employer. Job Description Manage a criminal defense caseload across General District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Represent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors from arraignment through trial or resolution. Handle bond hearings, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, status hearings, and trials. Develop case strategy, draft and argue motions, negotiate dispositions, and try cases to verdict when necessary. Work on serious criminal matters, including violent offenses, sex offenses, drug charges, and other felony cases. Communicate proactively with clients throughout the life of their case. Collaborate with the criminal defense team on strategy, workload management, and client outcomes. Maintain accurate case activity in the firm's case management system. Submit quarterly case data for performance review and bonus consideration. Qualifications Active Virginia bar license in good standing required. 3+ years of criminal litigation experience required. Felony criminal defense or prosecution experience required. Trial experience in General District Court and Circuit Court required. Public defender or former prosecutor experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with Northern Virginia courts preferred, including Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington, Alexandria, and Loudoun. Experience with serious felony matters preferred. Spanish fluency preferred but not required. Strong courtroom presence, judgment, writing, communication, and client management skills. Why You Will Love Working Here This is a strong fit for a criminal litigation attorney who wants to be in court, own serious cases, and grow with a firm that rewards performance. You will not be stuck in a passive case-review role. You will be trusted to advocate, strategize, negotiate, try cases, and make a real impact for clients.

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