What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney - Criminal Defense position at Connell Foley LLP?
Connell Foley LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join our White Collar Criminal Defense practice group out of our Hackensack office.
Ideal candidates should demonstrate the following:
- Strong writing skills, specifically with motions
- Willingness to do criminal work
- Clinical work while in law school preferred
- Prosecutorial or Public Defender experience preferred
- Criminal clerkship preferred
- Admitted in New Jersey and/or passed the bar exam
The ideal candidate should also have the following qualifications:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school with excellent academic credentials;
- Ability and desire to learn and embrace new skills and best practices as the position and substantive area evolves;
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Ability to work well independently as well as effectively within a team;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving and oral and written communication skills (writing sample required);
- Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion.
Connell Foley LLP offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, including medical, vision, and dental coverage; 401(k) and profit sharing; disability, life insurance and more.
Exact compensation based on experience.
Connell Foley is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Juris Doctor (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000