Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

Company: Vasquez Law Firm,PLLC
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: September 18, 2023

Job Description:

Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you're ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!

Responsibilities:

Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff
Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Collaborate with clients and senior associates and other staff to move cases toward resolution efficiently


Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
Active member of the American Bar Association (ABA)
Candidates must have passed the bar exam


About Company:
About Vasquez Law Firm,PLLC



With more than 35 years of combined legal experience, we know what it is at stake, and we know how to get results in a wide range of practice areas. If you are facing a difficult situation, we are ready to put our experience and our client-focused approach to work for you and your family.



We help immigrants and their families navigate the legal aspects of immigration, criminal defense, personal injury and workers compensation issues in their own language, connecting them with resources to improve their lives far beyond their court cases

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