Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

The Willis Law Firm, a boutique firm and nationally recognized leader in DUI defense, is looking for a highly motivated trial attorney with at least three years of experience to join our team! The attorneys at our firm work hard to ensure that every client receives the best possible defense and representation. If you are looking for opportunities to change the face of criminal law, this is the firm for you. We do hundreds of motions hearings every year and file at least one lengthy memorandum in every case.

We have an extremely comprehensive library of Memorandums and Briefs that Greg Willis modifies weekly to keep up with case law. Our attorneys take cases to trial and on appeal to the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Georgia Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court (our firm has cases pending in all three courts that could dramatically change current case law). Greg Willis has handled over 60 appeals to each of Georgia’s appellate courts and approximately 10 appeals to the United States Supreme Court. The lawyers in the firm work on all the appeals together, and Georgia’s current DUI laws are being challenged by our firm as they relate to the admissibility of blood, breath, and urine testing. Our attorneys also invest time in pro bono work, including writing briefs for the GACDL Amicus Committee and assisting GACDL in other important endeavors. 

Our ideal candidate is committed to excellence and integrity in everything they do, has a positive attitude, works hard, takes initiative, and is a team player. The Willis Law Firm strives to make a difference in the lives of clients and in Georgia law with a passion for our constitutional rights. We use MyCase case management software that has been tweaked for our firm to make our jobs less stressful (by tracking all deadlines with many reminders).

We are a growing firm with endless opportunities. We offer strong benefits and compensation packages on the high end of the market, including:

• Salary plus incentive opportunities (quarterly bonus opportunities)
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Paid time off
• Company Holidays
• Continuing Education Benefits
• Business-driven work environment partnered with high-growth career opportunities

Compensation:

$100,000+ yearly

Responsibilities:

• Handling cases from initial interview through motions, trial, and appeal, using the firm's culture and approach to each case
• Making court appearances
• Conducting prospective client intake interviews
• Legal communication (e.g., plea negotiations, courtroom communications with prosecutors and judges)

Qualifications:

• Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Must have at least three years of experience as a trial attorney
• Experience using Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Experience using the MyCase case management system is preferred
• Must be an active member in good standing with the Georgia Bar Association
• Applicants should be motivated self-starters who are able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the team
• Must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving criminal defense clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are a must
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well independently and as a team
• Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and discretion

About Company

The attorneys at Willis Law Firm are recognized nationally as thought leaders in their field and are committed to achieving the BEST results for their clients. The lead attorney of this firm has won numerous cases at the Georgia Supreme Court that have changed the laws in Georgia. The firm's primary goal is to fight injustice by protecting the rights of its clients.

We are passionate about what we do, and it shows in the results we achieve for clients!

Firm Culture

The firm culture has been built and is maintained by everyone living our core values. These are:

• T aking initiative
• E xcellence in all that we do
• A ttitude is everything
• M aking a difference
• WORK – Work hard, work smart, work together