Are you a Tennessee-licensed criminal defense attorney looking to work with an experienced trial lawyer who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will assist in all aspects of criminal casework and client care.The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal advocacy skills. If you're ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!As the firm's first-ever Associate Attorney, you will assist with minimal supervision in all aspects of criminal casework and client care. Daily duties will include new client onboarding, motions practice, discovery review, DUI video review, court appearances, case negotiations and settlements, field investigations, witness interviews, preliminary hearings, client updates, phone consultations, office consultations, and case file upkeep.As a regional firm, we expect you will use your personal vehicle to attend out-of-town court settings, which we will reimburse at the federal mileage rate.We're not like other firms.You will adhere to high expectations for professionalism, five-star client service, team-based casework, creative problem-solving, and meticulous, process-oriented workflows. We will give you the support and resources to meet our high standards. Your bar fees, professional privilege tax, and annual CLE requirements will be covered. Your development in handling larger and more serious cases will be encouraged. Our goal for you is to become a self-sufficient trial lawyer capable of first-chairing the most serious trials while also growing in your leadership skills to help associates who come behind you.Although we do not currently offer full benefits, we intend to add them as the firm grows. In the meantime, we intend to pay you enough to cover your costs in seeking health, life, and disability insurance in the marketplace.Compensation offered will be commensurate with your experience, passion, and demonstrated potential, ranging from $67,500 to $83,500 annually, with performance-based raises considered after your first six months and thereafter annually.Responsibilities:Attend court settings, negotiate with prosecutors, and conduct preliminary hearingsEvaluate criminal cases for sentencing exposure and defense strategiesAdvise clients of their rights and optionsGuide clients in making legal decisions that are best suited to the client's goals considering the exposure and defense strategy of each caseMaintain digital files in an organized and detailed fashion to enable team-based delivery of legal services and client communicationAdhere to internal law-firm guidelines and standards to ensure consistent, excellent service is given to each clientContribute to the development and implementation of systems, processes, and checklists in a growing law firm that believes in team-based, client-centered representationQualifications:Licensed to practice law in Tennessee (please include your B.P.R. Number on your resume)Two years or more of experience in criminal lawWillingness to travel throughout West Tennessee up to three times each weekStrong commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of every clientAbout Company:Do you like a fast-paced and varied work environment? Are you energized by being part of an organization that helps people through some of the most difficult chapters of their lives? Would you like to help build a world-class law firm from the ground up?Phil Harvey launched his firm on August 1, 2023, with a vision of becoming the go-to firm in West Tennessee for zealous, human-centered representation of people accused of crimes. Phil is dedicated to helping regular people through some of the most intimidating and difficult obstacles they will ever face. We are building a team of passionate, hard-working professionals who want to raise the bar for criminal defense throughout West Tennessee.Read more at
