Job Description

CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY POSITION (ASSOCIATE)

LAW OFFICE OF DAVID M. WALKER, LLC

PHILADELPHIA, PA

David M. Walker is seeking a full-time ASSOCIATE to provide all levels of legal support for his growing criminal defense practice.

The successful candidate will be intelligent, trustworthy, personable, hardworking and have a good sense of humor. Mr. Walker is a sole practitioner and has been practicing in the Philadelphia region for 20 years. His firm focuses almost exclusively on the defense of individuals accused of committing a crime. Mr. Walker handles a wide variety of cases ranging from homicide to simple drug possession and practices in both state and federal courts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Meet, interview and secure prospective clients; manage existing clients and their families (all client interactions are to be conducted with a positive attitude)
• Conduct client interviews at prisons in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties (access to a car is necessary)
• Conduct legal research; draft briefs, motions and memoranda
• Assist in managing daily phone traffic to maintain quality client service
• Make court appearances on behalf of Mr. Walker
• Provide all levels of trial support for larger cases including document and video review
• Manage/try smaller cases
• File motions and other court documents (electronically)
• Other tasks as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Member of the Pennsylvania Bar in good standing
• At least two years of experience either as an assistant public defender, assistant district attorney or private criminal defense practitioner
• Desire to learn new skills, grow professionally and willingness to work as a support member of a great criminal defense team
• Empathy toward those accused of committing a crime
• Strong trial skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly adept in managing clients in difficult situations
• Superior legal research and writing ability, with a willingness to draft legal memoranda, motions and briefs
• Professional, courteous demeanor especially in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and problem solve
• Sound discretion and good judgment, especially when relaying information
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in either LexisNexis or Westlaw

**COMPENSATION: $65,000 ANNUALLY WITH PERFORMANCE-BASED BONUS; BENEFITS AVAILABLE

**HOURS: M-F 8:30-5:00

**PLEASE PROVIDE A RESUME AND COVER LETTER, NO CALLS PLEASE

Company Description

The Law Office of David M. Walker LLC is a law firm focused on providing superior legal representation to individuals accused of a crime in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.