We’re looking for a trial-ready lawyer who takes the job seriously, but not themselves. Currently our office is comprised of five criminal defense attorneys. We are seeking a sixth lawyer for the team, however, this lawyer will be responsible for our growing case load in the West Georgia Circuit and surrounding areas.
Over the years a number of people have applied to work with us. If you have applied before, do not be discouraged from applying again. Good defense lawyers would never quit after the first try anyway.
We cuss, we laugh, we fight, and we are proud of our work. Come join us.
What You Will Do:
If you take this job.
- You’ll handle a caseload of 120-150 cases in Carroll County and surrounding areas.
- You will work closely with your Client Sucess Manager (think paralegal), our Intake Team, and the other lawyers on the team.
- You’ll work directly with client-retained investigators and expert witnesses.
- You'll get to enjoy practicing law — without the chaos and micromanagement. Our team of dedicated staff will schedule all meetings for you, all calls for you, handle all of your filings, all of your conflict letters and all of your leaves of absences. Your job is to be a zealous advocate for your clients. Leave the administrative work to administrators.
- All you need to do is communicate with clients, communicate with your team, review discovery, prepare for trial, and go to court. What every lawyer should be doing
What you Will Not Do:
- Be your own paralegal
- Work without support
- Be assigned conflict cases
- Bear any expectations of generating new business
What You Need to Take This Job:
- Georgia bar license
- 2+ years criminal defense experience
- Prior experience handling serious felony and sex crimes is a bonus
- Trial experience (you’ve led, not just watched)
- Excellent communication skills
- A laid-back personality with serious attention to detail
- Experience with, or ability to learn, Clio, Lawmatics, Zoom, and Google Drive
What You Get:
- $110K–$130K salary, based on experience
- Commision on consulations that convert into clients (a lawyer willing to contribute meaninfully to our consulations can easily earn an additional $25,000+). You are not expected to generate business, however, conducting consulations can supplement your income.
- Health, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- CLE & bar dues paid
- Flexibility with a hybrid schedule
- Support from a Client Success Manager
What we Need:
- A lawyer who takes responsibility for their work.
- A lawyer who strives to be the best.
- A lawyer who is willing to take the fight to the other side.
- A lawyer who is not afraid to be unpopular for their work.
Hiring Process
- First Interview
- DISC profile Test
- Follow-up Interview
- Reference Calls
