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Associate Attorney

Matthew Lopez Law, PLLC Feb 03,2023 Location Tempe AZ
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Law Firm

Attorney

Criminal Law - Defense

Profile

Matthew Lopez Law is one of Arizona’s top rated criminal defense law firms. Our attorneys handle misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Arizona. We are accepting resumes for a full-time associate attorney. Joining our firm provides a unique opportunity for an attorney who is interested in furthering their career in criminal defense law.

 

The associate attorneys at our law firm are responsible for the following:

  • Requesting discovery and conducting investigations;
  • Interviewing police officers and witnesses;
  • Filing and arguing pretrial motions;
  • Handling misdemeanor and felony trials;
  • Working with investigators;
  • Providing guidance to assigned paralegals;
  • Attend Court appearances in superior courts, justice courts, and city courts;
  • Attend administrative hearings as they relate to DUI license suspensions;
  • Attend disciplinary hearings for college students;
  • Work with clients to better understand criminal procedure and keeping them informed of the status of their case; and
  • Conduct in office and telephonic consultations;
  • Work closely with administrative staff to ensure the professional and steady flow of cases.

 

Candidates will ideally possess the following experience:

  • Past experience at a public defender’s office, county/city attorney’s office, or an Arizona criminal defense law firm.
  • Handling misdemeanor and felony cases;
  • Handling DUI cases, including knowledge of the motor vehicle division; and
  • Conducting consultations.
  • *If there is an ambitious candidate without experience, we would be willing to train.

 

Compensation:

  • $95,000 - $105,000 base salary + Bonus (Our lawyers make up to $150,000 with our bonus structure) ;
  • 401K matching;
  • Health Insurance;
  • Paid holidays;
  • Vacation and sick leave;
  • Paid State Bar dues and CLE’s; and
  • Gas card.

 

Matthew Lopez Law provides a team-like working environment. We encourage growth, provide extensive training, and strive toward keeping our employees happy in their positions. We have support staff who helps attorneys manage files to ensure clients are receiving the best possible outcome for their criminal defense case. Our law firm has very low employee turnover - our employees are very happy working at our office. We offer a fun, healthy and professional working environment that fosters career growth.

 

If you possess the necessary qualifications, we welcome your application and look forward to discussing how you can be an asset to our office.

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Company info

Company Profile

Matthew Lopez Law is one of Arizona’s top rated criminal defense law firms. Our attorneys handle misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Arizona.