Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW : Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is seeking a dynamic, self-starting individual with vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to serve as an attorney in the Criminal Department.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP : Reports to the Managing Attorney, Criminal Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The principal duties of the Criminal Attorney will be to manage a Criminal law caseload and to provide direct supervision to a paralegal. Other responsibilities include :

• Monitors open cases for activity
• Reviews open and closed cases for proper recordkeeping and file maintenance.
• Pre-trial Discovery.
• Conducts hearings, trials before the court and jury trials.
• Conducts regular reviews of open cases.
• Provides co-counseling assistance to other attorneys of the Criminal Department.
• Participates in departmental meetings.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients, other attorneys, court employees and judicial officers.
• Other duties which may from time-to-time be assigned by the Supervising Attorney, Criminal Department or the Chief Legal Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS :

SALARY : Based on applicant’s years of relevant experience.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits offered :

Schedule :

Work Location : MDLF Dallas Office or MDLF Mesquite Office