What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Nova Law Group?
Criminal Defense Attorney
Defend People. Build Your Reputation. Love the Work You Do.
Phoenix, Arizona
Who You Are
You don't see clients as case numbers.
You understand that one arrest can affect someone's career, family, reputation, and future.
You're calm under pressure.
Prepared when others aren't.
Comfortable standing in a courtroom.
Able to earn trust from clients on some of the hardest days of their lives.
You have 3-5 years of Arizona criminal defense experience, but more importantly...
You genuinely enjoy being a criminal defense attorney.
You like strategizing.
You like negotiating.
You like winning.
You like being in court.
And you want to continue becoming the attorney people remember.
Why This Role Matters
Every day someone walks into our office scared.
Sometimes they're facing jail.
Sometimes they've never been arrested before.
Sometimes they've already lost hope.
Our job isn't just practicing law.
It's protecting futures.
Every conversation...
Every hearing...
Every motion...
Every negotiation...
...has the potential to change someone's life.
That's not something we take lightly.
Where You'll Spend Your Time
No two days look exactly alike.
One morning you may be...
- Standing beside a client during an initial appearance.
The afternoon...
- Negotiating with prosecutors.
The next day...
- Preparing for trial.
- Meeting clients in the office.
- Visiting a detention facility.
- Appearing in Superior Court.
- Researching complex legal issues.
- Developing creative defense strategies.
- Working alongside attorneys who genuinely enjoy collaborating.
You'll spend time where criminal defense attorneys belong—
In court.
With clients.
Preparing cases.
Thinking strategically.
Not buried behind unnecessary bureaucracy.
The Impact You'll Create
You'll help people navigate one of the most stressful experiences of their lives.
You'll protect constitutional rights.
You'll negotiate outcomes that change families.
You'll build trust with clients who need someone in their corner.
You'll become an even stronger advocate every year you're here.
Who We Are
At Nova Law Group, criminal defense isn't just one of several practice areas.
It's part of who we are.
We're a growing Arizona law firm built around strong advocacy, preparation, collaboration, and treating every client with dignity and respect.
We're looking for attorneys who are confident enough to take ownership of their work, humble enough to keep learning, and committed to delivering exceptional representation.
If you're looking for a place where your work matters—and where you'll continue growing professionally—we'd love to meet you.
What Success Looks Like
Within your first year you'll be:
✔ Building meaningful client relationships
✔ Confidently managing your own criminal caseload
✔ Regularly appearing in Arizona courts
✔ Collaborating with experienced attorneys
✔ Developing litigation and negotiation skills that continue to elevate your career
What You Bring
- 3-5 years of criminal defense experience in Arizona
- Active Arizona Bar license in good standing
- Experience handling misdemeanor and felony matters
- Strong courtroom presence
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional client service
- High integrity and sound professional judgment
If This Sounds Like You...
We'd love to start a conversation.
Because the best criminal defense attorneys aren't simply looking for another job.
They're looking for the right team.
Pay: $86,810.87 - $120,546.41 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $86,811 - $120,546