Portner & Shure is one of the leading Personal Injury/Criminal Defense law firms in Maryland and Virginia. We are seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney for our Maryland practice. Ideal candidate will be responsible for representing clients in a wide range of criminal matters. Must be able to work on multiple cases at different stages of the criminal process.
Responsibilities:
- Represent clients in District/Circuit Court
- Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
Qualifications:
- Minimum two year’s experience in criminal law
- Advise clients about their legal rights and options
- Conduct legal research and devise an effective strategy to defend the client(s) in court
- Gather evidence in support of the case
- Present evidence in court
- Negotiate plea agreements
- Represent client(s) at sentencing hearings
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build rapport with clients
- Must be licensed in Maryland, Virginia a plus
- Speak Spanish a plus but not required
- Qualifications and Skills
- Must have 1+ years of trial experience
- Must have 1+ years experience criminal defense experience
- Must be proficient with handling a high volumes of cases
- Must be an active member and in good standing with the Maryland bar
- Must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
- Must have excellent attention to detail, stellar organization skills and the ability to not only communicate well but to fully grasp real-life implications that these cases have on our clients.
- Spanish a plus but not required
Benefits: Medical Insurance
- Medical & Dental Benefits
- Personal Time Off
- 4011k with employer matching
- Bonuses
- CLE Paid Bar Dues paid
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Commensurate with experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Experience:
- Criminal defense law: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person