Associate Attorney - Criminal Defense

Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from the firm's founder and will provide legal counsel to existing clients under his supervision. You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, have a minimum of five years of experience, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today!

$90,000 - $120,000 yearly

• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
• Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
• Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
• Organize and maintain files to ensure accuracy for other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base

At Scrofano Law PC, we fight relentlessly on behalf of anyone in trouble who cares about their future. We represent individuals under investigation or charged with a crime in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and the Maryland. We are a boutique firm with offices in the District of Columbia, Rockville, and Fairfaix. We pride ourselves on giving clients the highest quality legal services combined with the highest quality customer service experience.

We take the constitutional right to a defense with seriousness and sincerity. We care about our clients and seek like-minded individuals to join our team to ensure those who trust us with their liberty get the best possible results and treatment under difficult circumstances. We are an entrepreneurial firm on track for aggressive growth with lots of opportunities for growth, training, and professional development.