Criminal Defense Attorney $100k | Law Office of Jesse Hernandez Vacancies

Job’s Overview:

Law Office of Jesse Hernandez is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney $100k in San Antonio, TX. Please take a moment to read the job post below if you are interested:

The Law Office of Jesse Hernandez is looking to add another dedicated Criminal Defense Lawyer to our team. We are seeking a compassionate, driven and ambitious Criminal Defense Lawyer to join us in our San Antonio office. We are looking for an attorney who will care for their clients, care for their team members and care enough to constantly strive to be better.

Ideally the right candidate will approach this position with an entrepreneurial spirit and an ownership mentality. Opportunity for growth is endless– your success is determined by one person: YOU. We need someone who’s not just interested in a job, but in a career. We are passionate people who care deeply about the people we serve and the people we work with.

WHO WE ARE

At the Law Office of Jesse Hernandez we believe that client service is much more than just a slogan. We strive to represent our clients with the respect, compassion and dedication that they deserve and that we would want if we were in their shoes. We also recognize that while we are here to serve our clients, it is also important that we serve our team members as well. We want everyone who works here to go home at the end of the day knowing they have done a great job for our clients and have made a positive contribution to the lives of others.

We strive to be unique and carve our own path. We enjoy having a good time with our coworkers with lunches, happy hours, events and charitable community events. We have adopted social media as a means to take complicated legal topics and make them more accessible to the public. Online, we have fun as the @TexasChancla but in our offices we are serious about what we do and who we do it for.

WHAT WE OFFER

Paid CLE at all Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association DWI trainings
On-the-job continuing education
Referral fees for cases you bring in, even if you do not end up working the case
Profitability Bonus
Company health insurance available (for full-time employees)
Paid holiday time off
Paid vacation time off
401k match

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducting phone appointments and interacting with clients in the office
Gathering information to determine a prospective client’s needs and appropriately quoting fees for representation
Communicating with various courts in the area
Approving legal contracts (in colllaboration with the Intake team)
Operating client management software
Writing briefs and conducting legal research
Appearing in court for hearings and trials
Managing your own docket and schedule appropriately

This position will help you gain extensive experience handling a wide variety of criminal defense cases from DWI to Murder cases. Ultimately, you will gain broad experience in the field and will be prepared to enter any fast-paced, high stakes work environment following your time in the position. This is a long-term career opportunity with endless potential for growth.

To excel in this role, you must show compassion toward your clients and coworkers alike and conduct yourself in a professional manner. You must be willing to help grow the firm. Previous experience as a criminal defense lawyer will be advantageous but is not mandatory to excel in this role.

REQUIREMENTS

Our requirements are straightforward. To qualify you must:

Be licensed to practice law in Texas
Have 3 or more years of CRIMINAL legal experience
Trial Experience
Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills
Have a strong desire to learn along with a professional drive
Display excellent verbal and written communication skills
Have proficient knowledge of MS Office and strong computer literacy
Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills
Be a self-starter with ability to work independently
Be comfortable with multitasking in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to operate in an office environment
Embody empathy, resourcefulness, and drive.
Display extreme attention to detail
Exhibit excellent organizational abilities
Have a team-centric attitude
Focus on problem-solving and identify new opportunities for taking initiative

Education:

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree from an accredited institution
Licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Texas, and in good standing

Bonus points:

Native speaker or proficient in Spanish
Prior experience in criminal defense

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Applicants must meet the above-mentioned requirements in order to qualify for consideration to work as a Criminal Defense Attorney $100k.

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