Criminal Defense Attorney
$120k - $160kPalmer Legal Staffing
Criminal Defense Trial Attorney
Lanham, Maryland | Full-Time | $120,000 - $160,000 + Incentives
Ready to Take First Chair?
A Maryland Law Firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Trial Attorney to join their team in Lanham, Maryland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident litigator who thrives in the courtroom, values autonomy, and is ready to take ownership of serious criminal cases from inception through resolution. We are especially interested in candidates with 3-5 years of criminal litigation experience , including former Assistant State's Attorneys , although strong criminal defense trial attorneys are encouraged to apply.
This is not an entry-level role. We're looking for an attorney prepared to immediately handle a meaningful caseload and make an impact from day one.
Status: In-office
Salary: $120,000.00 - $160,000,00
**LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY **
What You'll Do
✅ Manage a criminal defense caseload independently from charging through disposition
✅ Appear regularly in Maryland District and Circuit Courts
✅ Advise clients facing serious criminal charges with confidence and strategic insight
✅ Handle all phases of criminal litigation, including:
- Motions practice
- Suppression hearings
- Plea negotiations
- Bench trials
- Jury trials
✅ Collaborate with our experienced administrative and legal support team to deliver outstanding client service
Qualifications
Required:
- Active Maryland Bar license
- 3-5 years of criminal defense or prosecutorial litigation experience
- Experience practicing in Maryland District and Circuit Courts
- Strong courtroom presence and trial advocacy skills
- Excellent legal writing and oral argument abilities
- Ability to work independently with professionalism and sound judgment
Preferred:
- Former Assistant State's Attorney experience
Why Join the team
At the law firm you'll find the resources, support, and autonomy needed to build a successful litigation practice while working alongside experienced trial attorneys.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $120,000 - $160,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Performance incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional, collegial work environment
- Experienced support staff dedicated to helping you succeed
How To Apply: Please respond with your resume for consideration. We welcome all candidates that meet the REQUIRED qualifications with recent relevant experience. Palmer Legal Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.
About Us: Palmer is an award-winning staffing agency offering direct hire, temp-to-hire, and temporary placements for administrative, management, executive, legal and more. We represent more than 500 of the finest law firms and legal departments in the D.C. area. Palmer Google Reviews = 4.7 stars, visit online to see what other Palmer candidates have to say about us. You are more than just a “number”!
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