What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Attorney position at Law Office of Richard Hochhauser, PLLC?
At Hochhauser Criminal & DWI Defense you’ll handle your own cases from arraignment through disposition in Nassau County District Court, County Court, and Suffolk/NYC courts.
We’re growing because we win and our clients refer their friends and family. We need another lawyer who wants to be in court.
What you’ll do
- Handle a caseload of misdemeanor, felony, and DWI cases, from arraignment to plea or trial
- Litigate suppression and refusal hearings and DMV proceedings, and challenge breath test and field sobriety evidence
- Review discovery, draft motions, and negotiate with DAs
- Explain the process to clients and their families so they understand what’s happening and why
Who we’re looking for
- Admitted in New York and in good standing (newly admitted attorneys are welcome)
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Criminal experience is a plus but not required. Former public defenders, Legal Aid attorneys, 18-B attorneys, and ADAs are all encouraged to apply.
- Comfortable on your feet in court, a strong writer, and someone who genuinely cares about people in crisis
Pay
- $100,000–$140,000 base, depending on experience: [e.g., newly admitted ~$80–90K; 3 years of criminal trial experience $110K ]
- Performance bonuses
Benefits
- Health insurance and 401(k)
- PTO plus paid court holidays
- Bar dues and CLE paid, including DWI-specific training [e.g., NHTSA field sobriety course]
Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000