Associate Attorney

Are you a skilled criminal attorney? Are you sick of working crazy hours and having no work-life balance? Stuck in a government role with limited growth potential?? We are a highly respected law firm in Utica & Syracuse, NY, once named the 36th fastest growing law firm in the nation. Our firm specializes in criminal defense and personal injury, and we are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced criminal attorney to join our team. As a criminal attorney at our firm, you will be responsible for providing legal representation to clients facing all kinds of charges, including murder, attempted murder, criminal possession of controlled substances, criminal possession of a weapon, etc. You will be expected to independently handle all aspects/stages of the litigation from inception through trial if that is necessary to maximize the outcome for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in all criminal proceedings, including meetings, hearings, discovery, pre-trial hearings, trials and possibly appeals.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to each client's case.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to protect clients' rights and achieve the best possible outcome in each case.
• Negotiate with prosecutors to reach favorable plea agreements.
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and concerns, and provide ongoing communication throughout the legal process.
• Build and maintain relationships with judges, prosecutors, and other legal professionals in the local legal community.
• Represent clients in administrative/mediation proceedings, as necessary (such as DMV refusal hearings, DMV fatal accident hearings, title 9 hearings etc.).

Requirements:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the New York State Bar
• Strong knowledge of CPL and pre-trial and trial procedure, including trial practice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience with case management software and legal research databases

If you are a highly skilled attorney with a passion for protecting clients' rights, we want to hear from you. Our firm offer top-of-market wages, a dynamic and challenging work environment, competitive benefits package with matching 401k, FIRM PAID health & dental insurance, FIRM PAID CLE's (some travel CLE's out of state fully firm paid) and ALL membership dues, as well as opportunities for career growth and advancement.