Criminal Defense Associate Attorney Job at Texas Justice & Defense Associates, Austin, TX

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  • Texas Justice & Defense Associates
  • Austin, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position:  Criminal Defense Associate Attorney – Full Time 

Job Posting –Associate – Defense Attorney

Peek Law Group is a bilingual criminal defense and immigration firm with offices in Austin and San Antonio. For over 20 years, we have served individuals, families, and the Central Texas community with a strong commitment to justice, compassion, and integrity.

 

We are seeking an experienced attorney who is passionate about justice, dedicated to high-quality advocacy, and committed to serving individuals and families during some of the most difficult times in their lives. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of purpose, a desire to help clients overcome significant legal challenges, and a drive to grow as both an attorney and an advocate.

Qualifications:

  • MUST BE FLUENT/BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in criminal law (defense or prosecution)
  • Previous experience in Central Texas Counties courts, including Travis County, Hays County, and Williamson County, etc. is a plus
  • Any additional experience with Spanish-speaking clients is highly favorable
  • JD degree and admission to the State Bar of Texas is required
  • Strong oral advocacy skills with a preference for prior litigation experience
  • Ability to work independently and in a high volume, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage your own docket with limited supervision
  • Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
  • Valid driver’s license - travel to jails and detention centers within Central Texas will be necessary on a regular basis

Additional Salary Information: Job includes performance bonuses, jail release fees, paid time off, health insurance and health insurance reimbursement, and 401k.

Our Mission Statement: “Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration.”

 

Our Core Values Called to champion those in need, every day in every small way, by: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.

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