[Hiring] Criminal Defense Attorney @Orion Placement

Role Description

• Represent clients in criminal matters in local, state, and federal courts
• Manage cases from arraignment through resolution, including investigation, motions practice, plea negotiations, and trial
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other case-related filings
• Advise clients on legal rights, risks, strategy, and potential outcomes
• Appear regularly for hearings, motions, status conferences, and trials
• Build strong client relationships through clear, responsive, and empathetic communication
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, and support staff to prepare cases thoroughly and strategically
• Handle a high-volume caseload while maintaining strong attention to detail and quality of work

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active D.C. Bar membership in good standing
• 3+ years of criminal defense experience
• Experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases
• Meaningful courtroom experience, ideally including trial exposure
• Strong oral advocacy, legal writing, negotiation, and case management skills
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced practice while also collaborating well with a team
• Committed to ethical, client-centered, high-level representation

Requirements

• Must be an active member in good standing with the D.C. Bar
• Hands-on criminal defense experience handling misdemeanor and felony matters with strong courtroom exposure

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance