DescriptionWe are a growing criminal defense firm in Nashville looking for an attorney who is exceptional with clients, not just in the courtroom. This is a high-volume practice - you'll carry a heavy caseload across multiple courts and counties in Middle Tennessee. The right person thrives under that kind of pressure and, just as importantly, genuinely connects with clients who are scared and need someone they can trust. If you love the craft of criminal defense and have the people skills to match, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:- W-2 salaried position ($95,000 - $115,000 Base + Bonus DOE)
- 9 Paid Holidays plus 2 weeks paid time off (PTO) to start
- Convenient East Nashville office location
- Flexible Court Schedule
- Business mileage reimbursement
Responsibilities• Passion for lawyering and being in the courtroom, making a difference
• Honesty is critical, and good ethical character is essential
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients who are often frightened and facing serious consequences
• Conduct thorough initial client interviews and serve as their primary point of contact throughout their case
• Explain legal options, strategy, and likely outcomes in plain language - clients need to understand what's happening and feel heard
• Respond to client calls and inquiries promptly - a 4:30 PM Friday call gets the same care as a Monday morning one
• Counsel clients through difficult decisions with empathy and clarity, not just legal expertise
• Represent clients across multiple courts and counties in Middle Tennessee
• Collaborate with senior partners and support staff to manage a docket efficiently
Qualifications• 3+ years of Criminal Law experience
• Former prosecutor or public defender experience strongly preferred: We have 2 former DA's, 1 former PD, and 1 former Magistrate on staff. While we value the prosecutor mindset, we also highly value the client management skills of a Public Defender for this role
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): You must be able to navigate difficult situations with grace. We hire for personality as much as skill
• Ability to explain complex legal situations to clients in plain, compassionate language
• Resilience: Ability to handle the "ups and downs" of a criminal docket and high-anxiety client interactions without losing your cool
• Able to manage a high-volume docket across multiple counties without losing focus on each individual client
• Tech-Savvy: Must be comfortable with modern case management software (we are a digital-first firm)
• Admitted to practice law in Tennessee
