OVERVIEW: San Diego-based, criminal defense law firm is seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized, passionate, emotionally mature, and self-directed attorney to join our team. Do you have quality experience as a criminal defense attorney and are looking to join a firm that excels in making a positive impact in people’s lives, both inside the courtroom and in our community? Perhaps you are a solo practitioner who loves what you do, but has grown tired of the responsibilities of running a law firm? Or you are a current Public Defender or District Attorney who knows it is time to make a change but does not want to leave a career in criminal law? Responsibilities: OTHER REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE, BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO POSSESSING AN ABILITY TO: • Handle criminal cases from initial consultation through resolution in both state and federal courts within San Diego County; • With the support of the Firm, generate, cultivate and convert viable clients with an overall goal to increase the Firm’s revenue; • Be a team player and serve as a reinforcement to the other attorneys at the Firm when needed. Qualifications: • Candidates must have experience as a practicing criminal attorney in California, preferably in San Diego County. • We are looking for someone with exemplary problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and time management skills who can hit the ground running. • Quality over quantity (in years) of experience is what matters most. Equally important is the candidate’s personality, character, intelligence, and overall integrity. • Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is preferred, but not required. • The successful candidate will have opportunities for personal, professional, and financial growth. • The compensation package includes a base salary, commensurate with skill and experience, plus generous bonus compensation. • We offer health care expense reimbursement and a generous PTO/Sick time policy. Additional benefits are in the works for 2022 and beyond. TO APPLY: Please send a Cover Letter, Resume, and References (yes, we will check) to Careers@DPShapiro.com. The subject line of the email should read “Trevoritano 2021 at LOODPS”. The cover letter should be entirely in italics and include: (1) what are the 3 most important qualities a criminal defense attorney must possess and why you believe they are so essential; (2) what are your personal and professional goals over the next three years; (3) why you applied to this ad. Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000 yearly
• Other requirements include, but will not be limited to possessing an ability to: • Handle criminal cases from initial consultation through resolution in both state and federal courts within San Diego County; • With the support of the Firm, generate, cultivate and convert viable clients with an overall goal to increase the Firm’s revenue; • Be a team player and serve as a reinforcement to the other attorneys at the Firm when needed.