*About us*Scroll down to find an indepth overview of this job, and what is expected of candidates Make an application by clicking on the Apply button.THE FREEDOM LAWYERS- FLUGUM LAW, LLC is a Boutique Criminal Defense Practice in Marietta, GA. We have remote offices in Kennesaw and Cartersville as well. We represent clients in Misdemeanor and Felony cases all over Metro Atlanta. We service the entire Metro Area, including Bartow, Cherokee, Paulding, Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Dekalb, and Clayton County. We are collaborative in our approach, and our goal is to find a New Associate for to work on our Misdemeanor and Felony cases. This is a full-time, no holds barred, all-in litigation attorney position. The job requires a lot of driving and traveling from courthouse to courthouse. The job also requires doing new potential client consultations, and managing the case from the initial consultation meeting all the way through to final disposition. We currently have a team of 5 Support Staff and 2 lawyers, and we are looking to add another attorney to our team.The Position includes:* Own Office* Mac Computer* Laptop* Company Paid Cell-Phone* Mileage reimbursement* Commissions based on sales* Comprehensive Paralegal Support* Sales Training* Payment for CLE training* Payment of all Bar Dues* Life Insurance* Short Term/Long Term Disability Coverage* Repayment for all business related expensesWe need someone to help with our DUI, Misdemeanor, and Felony cases. We believe that to properly defend our clients you have to investigate each case and making ourselves available to our clients as their guide. We take a hands-on approach in every case, and encourage creativity and investigation by our attorneys. This position is client facing. You will be assigned clients and will be responsible for returning their calls and keeping them updated on their case, as well as appearing at all court dates and prepping the cases for litigation. This is a litigation position. A willingness to argue Motions and fight cases to Trial is required, and will be rewarded through growth opportunity and commission incentives.We require our attorneys to make themselves available to our clients. We have a flexible in-office work schedule, but expect all current client calls to be returned by the end of business each day. Our attorneys begin with a caseload of 10-15 cases and grow to around 65-80 cases depending on ability. We have a team of paralegals that manage intake, filings, open records, and set discovery review meetings. The lawyers are responsible only for the lawyering. We have a client experience manager that will help facilitate answers to quick questions, but there will be some after-hours client communication and case preparation that is unavoidable in the role.Responsibilities:* Going to Court to represent Clients* Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.* Conduct legal research and provide advice on legal matters.* Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients.* Prepare and present cases in court.* Negotiate case resolutions with Prosecutors* Provide guidance to clients on their legal rights and obligations.* Maintain client confidentiality.* Communicate with clients about case status and questions about upcoming court dates.* Represent clients in court, including Calendar Calls, Motions, and Trial.* Respond to current client calls within 24 hours* 2-5 Potential Client consultations per day* Attendance at Community Events Sponsored by the Law Firm* Maintaining a 50% closed case/5-star Review percentageIf you believe you are up to the challenge, we would love to have you.Job Type: Full-timePay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Professional development assistance* Referral programApplication Question(s):* Some days our attorneys drive to multiple courthouses in a day and answer calls, with the assistance of a Legal Assistant, while in the car. How do you feel about spending long hours driving to court?* This position requires doing potential client consultations, and signing clients. It is a part of the job, and commission will be earned in addition to salary. Please describe a time you had to sell something, and your comfort with sales. xijylhu * Why are you interested in the role?Experience:* Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)Work Location: In person
Job Title
Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense