DescriptionWhat You'll Get- A diverse but limited caseload. We want you to have time to work each case, so we limit your caseload.
- A community of criminal defense attorneys who love to talk about their cases, have deep experience in criminal defense, and will strategize with you one-on-one or in small groups.
- Formal strategy sessions each week where you can add to the agenda. You'll learn there is no stupid question, and there's often more than one right answer.
- Life on the circuit. Abraham Lincoln traveled the circuit, and so will you. Like "The Lincoln Lawyer," you'll handle cases in multiple courts across multiple counties.
- The support of staff trained in criminal defense work.
- The support of management and leadership with deep experience in criminal defense, committed to our team culture, core values, and first principles.
- Help finding a variety of experts and investigators, many with strong ties to our firm built over years of working together.
- The opportunity to work in alternative court systems if you want to. Our firm has long, strong ties with alternative courts in multiple counties.
- A team not burdened with other areas of law. We focus only on criminal defense and driver's license restoration.
Compensation & Benefits$100,000 to $135,000 per year, based on experience, plus a discretionary annual performance bonus.
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) / Roth IRA
- Short-term disability
Responsibilities$48
QualificationsRequired• Licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for regular travel between courts
Preferred• 5+ years of criminal defense or trial experience
What makes someone successful here• A demonstrated track record of following through on commitments and owning results, good or bad
• Strong oral advocacy and writing skills, with confidence in the courtroom
• Resourcefulness and composure when cases don't go as planned