Criminal Defense Attorney
Company: Ruane Attorneys At Law, LLC
Location: Middletown
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
We are seeking an attorney who can provide quality legal
services to our large, diverse client base. Our ideal candidate
will work passionately and effectively alongside our senior
partners and staff to ensure a successful outcome for our clients.
Contact us today if you have outstanding research and writing
skills, can handle a heavy caseload, and are comfortable using
today's legal software!
Responsibilities:
--- Appear in court on behalf of clients and argue motions during
legal proceedings
--- Complete legal research and prepare motions, pleadings, and
briefs
--- Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
--- Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings,
briefs, and correspondence
--- Take responsibility for administrative staff relating to client
invoicing/billing records, setting up meetings with clients, and
completing tasks
--- Court territory would include, but not be limited to, New
Britain, Hartford, Rockville and Manchester.
Qualifications:
--- Prior experience working in a law firm for a minimum of 1-2
years required
--- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed
--- Jobseekers should be a member of their local bar association -
active member preferred Association
--- Advanced computer skills working with legal research programs
(Westlaw and Lexis) required
--- Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris
Doctorate (J.D.) degree with 2 years of related experience
--- Must be able to handle heavy caseload with little
supervision
--- Public speaking, decision-making, communication, interpersonal,
and problem-solving skills are necessary for this role
--- Minimum 1-2 years experience working in a law firm
environment
--- Must be an active Bar member, in good standing with no pending
or prior disciplinary history
--- Applicants should be motivated self-starters, who are able to
work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the
team
--- Must have a proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced
environment
--- Possess a demonstrated history of excellence in their career,
as well as a passion for serving criminal defense clients
--- Strong written, verbal, and public speaking communication
skills
--- Comfortable in an all-Mac environment
--- Excellent analytical abilities
--- Good organizational, time management, and problem-solving
skills
--- Ability to work well independently but more importantly as part
of a team
--- Ability to exercise flexibility, initiative, good judgment, and
discretion
About Company:
We are a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Shelton, CT with
offices and attorneys throughout Connecticut. The firm handles all
areas of criminal, civil rights, habeas corpus, motor vehicle, and
juvenile law. We fight for underdogs daily.
Our firm was built on the understanding that comprehensive
representation does not begin and end in the courtroom. We want our
clients to be satisfied with their choice of firm, not just with
their choice of attorney. Our client service and support staff are
dedicated to making the experience of retaining an attorney as
smooth as possible and ensuring that no client ever has a question
or concern that goes unanswered. It doesn't matter how good an
attorney is if they don't pay close attention to the wants and
needs of the client. We want to make sure that each of our clients
is as happy with the experience they have with our firm as they are
with the ultimate result of their case.
We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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