BCG Attorney Search
Criminal Defense Attorney
BCG Attorney Search, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
Job Overview:
A growing criminal defense law firm is seeking a passionate and experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join its team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex criminal cases, including serious offenses such as sex crimes, DUI/OUI charges, domestic violence, drug trafficking, and financial crimes. The ideal candidate will have significant courtroom experience, including handling jury trials, evidentiary hearings, and contested bail hearings. This role provides opportunities for both personal and professional growth in a collaborative team environment.Location:Portland, MEDuties:Represent clients in serious criminal cases, including jury trials, motions to suppress, and other contested hearingsAdvise clients on legal rights and strategies for criminal defenseDraft and file legal documents such as motions, briefs, and pleadingsConduct complex defense investigations, gather evidence, and work with expert witnessesHandle negotiations with prosecutors and represent clients in plea discussionsAppear in court for hearings, trials, and other criminal proceedingsEngage in ongoing professional development to refine trial skills and stay up to date with criminal law trendsWork collaboratively with legal assistants, paralegals, and support staffRequirements:Extensive experience handling criminal defense cases, including jury trials and contested hearingsProven ability to handle high-stress, high-leverage situationsStrong legal research and advocacy skillsPrior experience working with expert witnesses and conducting evidentiary hearingsAbility to manage multiple clients and caseloads simultaneouslyExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clients in high-pressure situationsEducation:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolCertifications:Licensed to practice law in the state of Maine, or eligibility for admissionSkills:Exceptional trial and courtroom advocacy skillsStrong negotiation and conflict resolution abilitiesProficient in legal research and writingAbility to maintain a high level of professionalism in court and with clientsEmotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure
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A growing criminal defense law firm is seeking a passionate and experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join its team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex criminal cases, including serious offenses such as sex crimes, DUI/OUI charges, domestic violence, drug trafficking, and financial crimes. The ideal candidate will have significant courtroom experience, including handling jury trials, evidentiary hearings, and contested bail hearings. This role provides opportunities for both personal and professional growth in a collaborative team environment.Location:Portland, MEDuties:Represent clients in serious criminal cases, including jury trials, motions to suppress, and other contested hearingsAdvise clients on legal rights and strategies for criminal defenseDraft and file legal documents such as motions, briefs, and pleadingsConduct complex defense investigations, gather evidence, and work with expert witnessesHandle negotiations with prosecutors and represent clients in plea discussionsAppear in court for hearings, trials, and other criminal proceedingsEngage in ongoing professional development to refine trial skills and stay up to date with criminal law trendsWork collaboratively with legal assistants, paralegals, and support staffRequirements:Extensive experience handling criminal defense cases, including jury trials and contested hearingsProven ability to handle high-stress, high-leverage situationsStrong legal research and advocacy skillsPrior experience working with expert witnesses and conducting evidentiary hearingsAbility to manage multiple clients and caseloads simultaneouslyExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clients in high-pressure situationsEducation:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolCertifications:Licensed to practice law in the state of Maine, or eligibility for admissionSkills:Exceptional trial and courtroom advocacy skillsStrong negotiation and conflict resolution abilitiesProficient in legal research and writingAbility to maintain a high level of professionalism in court and with clientsEmotional intelligence and the ability to remain calm under pressure
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