Criminal Defense Attorney
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Overview
Job Description
Our busy law firm is growing, and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent clients well. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with both senior partners as well as administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve clients. If you have excellent courtroom advocacy and communication skills, can easily use today’s technology, and can connect effectively with people from all walks of life, we would love to connect with you!
Benefits:
- W-2 salaried position ($90k - $110k Base + Bonus DOE)
- Paid Holidays plus 2 weeks paid time off (PTO) to start
- Convenient East Nashville office location
- Flexible Court Schedule
- Business mileage reimbursement
Why Join Us?
- Mentorship: Learn from a team of former prosecutors and seasoned litigators.
- No "Eat What You Kill": Competitive base salary + performance bonuses based on Client Satisfaction and Retention. You don't have to sell; you just have to serve.
- Impact:We are a mission-driven firm that prioritizes "3-Way Wins" for Clients, our Team, and our Firm.
$90,000 – $110,000 + bonuses DOE
Responsibilities:- Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
- Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
- Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome
- Passion for lawyering and being in the courtroom making a difference
- Honesty is critical and good ethical character is essential
- Love connecting with people
- Passionate about helping others
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Treats a 4:30 call on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday morning
- Exceptional curiosity - Ownership mindset
- Communication, problem-solving, decision-making, interpersonal, and public speaking skills required
- Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
- 3+ years of Criminal Law experience
- Former prosecutor or public defender experience strongly preferred: We have 2 former DA's, 1 former PD, and 1 former Magistrate on staff. While we value the prosecutor mindset, we also highly value the client management skills of a Public Defender for this role.
- High Emotional Intelligence (EQ): You must be able to navigate difficult situations with grace. We hire for personality as much as skill
- Resilient: Ability to handle the "ups and downs" of a criminal docket and high anxiety client interactions without losing your cool
- Tech-Savvy: Must be comfortable with modern case management software (we are a digital-first firm)
- Admitted to practice law in Tennessee
Andrew C. Beasley PLLC is a prominent criminal defense firm that treats every client like the only client. We represent clients throughout Middle Tennessee. We pride ourselves on providing excellent legal representation. Our attorneys have handled over 5,000 cases and provide diligent, compassionate, and aggressive legal advocacy for clients. Our firm takes a team approach to representing clients, so every team member is an integral part of our continued and growing success.
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