What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Attorney position at Todd E. Tkach, P.C..?
Attorney - Criminal Defense/Traffic Citation
We are a fast growing criminal defense law firm, having doubled in size in the last 2 years. We need an associate attorney, either currently Texas Bar Licensed, or awaiting results of the Texas Bar Examination, to assist with our large case load of criminal and commercial driver traffic citations at both the municipal and county levels. No experience necessary, but considered. Thorough on the job training and professional development provided. Excellent collaboration among all attorneys and staff provides a teamwork approach and an excellent easy going working environment. Our practice is state wide. We have offices in 3 cities with 9 attorneys and 21 support staff and supervisors. Salary is negotiable depending on level of experience. Responsibilities include:
* Basic computer skills, including ability to work with Word, Outlook, efiling, faxing and scanning
* Meeting with and/or speaking with clients via telephone and/or in person to discuss pending charges and to develop defense strategies
* Legal and factual research as required to achieve the best possible result
* Attend, via in person, telephone, virtual or email, all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the plea offers and best strategies
* Conference with prosecutors to negotiate and complete plea agreements
* Communicate with courts for resetting pretrial hearings and completing plea agreements
* Appealing to county courts when necessary
* Assist clients with executing plea bargains and other agreements with county attorney and district attorney offices
* Advise clients about the current affect of their accepted plea agreement and how it will affect their future
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- If you do not currently have a Texas Bar License, are you waiting for Texas Bar Exam results?
License/Certification:
- Texas Bar License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $100,000