Criminal Defense Attorney
Price Benowitz LLP
Full-time
On-site
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Firm Overview
Price Benowitz, LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, DC with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina. This is a perfect opportunity to join a firm with an established team of passionate individuals that are committed to upholding high standards of representation and customer service.
We are committed to hiring attorneys that are passionate about helping people, have a 'no job too-big or too-small' mentality and understand that a person's experience with the firm does not begin and end in the courtroom.
Price Benowitz invests in the success and growth of the firm by hiring attorneys that not only understand the law but also understand the real-world impact that people face when they are going through a legal matter. This is a perfect opportunity to join a firm with an established team of passionate individuals that are committed to upholding high standards of representation and customer service.
Job Summary
Price Benowitz, LLP currently has an opening for a Criminal Defense Litigation Attorney to join its criminal defense team and cover cases in Columbia, South Carolina.
- Resolve cases efficiently from intake through trial or plea negotiations.
- Represents clients in court, mediation, and administrative hearings as needed.
- Communicate effectively with clients throughout the life of the case.
- Work alongside senior attorneys and paralegals.
- Diligently supervises the work and development of the staff assigned.
- Ensures timely and suitable resolution of cases assigned.
- JD in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
- Must have at least 3+ years of Criminal Defense litigation experience.
- Must be thoroughly knowledgeable about cases in South Carolina.
- Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
- Previous clerkship experience is a plus.
- 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 clients.