Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Description

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

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Washington, DC/Baltimore Area, Maryland

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Growth Solutions Team has been retained by an established Washington, DC/Baltimore-area criminal law firm seeking experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys at multiple career levels, from attorneys with three or more years of criminal law experience through senior attorneys, managing attorneys, and partners.

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Opportunities at Multiple Levels

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We are interested in speaking with attorneys with at least three years of criminal law experience, including:

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• Criminal Defense Attorneys
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• Former Public Defenders
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• Former Prosecutors
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• Senior Criminal Defense Attorneys
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• Attorneys interested in mentoring or supervising other attorneys
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• Managing Attorney candidates
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• Partners or experienced attorneys with an established practice or portable book of business
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A portable book of business is not required. However, the firm is open to discussing individually structured opportunities with attorneys who bring established client relationships or business.

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What You May Do

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• Represent clients in Maryland courts in criminal and serious traffic matters
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• Handle hearings, motions, plea negotiations, trials, sentencing proceedings, probation violations, and related court appearances
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• Review discovery and evidence, identify legal issues, and develop case strategy
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• Draft and argue motions and other court filings
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• Negotiate with prosecutors and advocate for clients throughout the criminal process
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• Maintain strong communication with clients and provide practical guidance throughout their cases
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• Independently manage a criminal caseload
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• Collaborate with attorneys, legal staff, investigators, and outside experts
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• Assist leadership in strengthening the firm's infrastructure as the practice continues to grow
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• Help shape the future direction of the criminal defense practice
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What We Are Looking For

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• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
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• Active Maryland law license in good standing
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• Minimum of three years of criminal law experience
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• Experience in criminal defense, prosecution, public defense, or a combination of these areas
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• Bench trial experience required; jury trial experience strongly preferred
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• Strong oral advocacy, negotiation, legal research, and writing skills
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• Ability to manage cases independently while also working collaboratively
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• Strong client communication skills
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• Professional judgment, responsiveness, and accountability
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Candidates do not need experience handling every type of criminal matter. We are interested in attorneys with a strong criminal law foundation who want to continue developing their practice and taking on greater responsibility.

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Compensation & Benefits

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• $95,000–$150,000 base salary, plus incentive compensation based on experience
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The firm is also interested in speaking confidentially with experienced attorneys and partners who are interested in a Managing Attorney role. Compensation for this opportunity will be structured based on the attorney's experience, leadership responsibilities, and portable business (if any).

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Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.

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All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

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Growth Solutions Team is a Maryland-based business consulting and executive search firm specializing in helping organizations identify and attract top talent. The firm has exclusively retained us to conduct this search, and we are the sole recruiting organization representing the firm for this opportunity.

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