Description

If you are a trial-ready advocate who thrives in the courtroom and believes that the "presumption of innocence" is a mandate, not a suggestion, we want to hear from you.

You will step into a dynamic role managing a diverse caseload of state and federal matters, ranging from DUIs and misdemeanors to complex, high-stakes felonies. At My Rights Law, you won't be stuck in a library doing research for years-you will be in the courtroom, at the negotiating table, and on the front lines of justice.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Strategic Litigation: Managing cases from initial intake through trial or resolution.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Conducting preliminary hearings, arguing evidentiary motions, and leading jury trials.
• Client Empowerment: Navigating clients through the most stressful moments of their lives with empathy, clarity, and authoritative guidance.
• Masterful Drafting: Crafting persuasive motions and legal briefs that challenge the prosecution's narrative.

Responsibilities
• Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and briefs
• Draft correspondence, legal pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings
• Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
• Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients and completing tasks
• Determine case strategies and solutions to serve clients' needs after analysis
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action

Qualifications
• Proficiency with legal case management software (e.g., Practice Panther, Clio, Filevine, or Smokeball) and e-filing systems for state and federal courts.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and a high level of discretion when handling sensitive case details and interacting with clients facing high-stress situations.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office is required
• Strong knowledge of legal research programs such as Westlaw and Lexis products is required
• Decision-making, public speaking, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must
• Over 1 year of experience representing clients in a law firm
• Candidates must currently be a member of their local bar association - active member preferred
• Able to work independently while handling multiple files