Criminal Defense Attorney

A law firm in Chicago, IL is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team. The attorney will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney, manage a diverse caseload, provide legal counsel to clients, and collaborate with a dedicated team of legal professionals to deliver effective defense strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of criminal defense matters, including client interactions and case management.
• Advise clients on their legal rights, responsibilities, and potential outcomes of their cases.
• Draft legal documents such as motions, pleadings, and briefs to support client defense strategies.
• Attend pretrial hearings, trials, and other court appearances on behalf of clients.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to prepare effective defense strategies.
• Interview witnesses, gather evidence, and prepare clients for depositions.
• Analyze probable case outcomes based on knowledge of legal precedents and case facts.
• Manage workload efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Provide comprehensive legal analysis to clients to determine potential case benefits and risks.
• Accrue additional evidence and arguments to support clients' defense against prosecution charges.
• Utilize bilingual proficiency in Spanish (preferred) to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking clients and witnesses.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills in client interactions and team collaboration.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in Illinois; multi-state admissions advantageous.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience practicing criminal defense law, handling complex cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Proven track record of successful case management and courtroom experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with case management software preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for career advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking and generous paid time off policy.
• Professional development and continuing legal education support.
• Collaborative work environment focused on mentorship and career growth opportunities within the firm.

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.