Associate Attorney

Company: Charles V. Hardenbergh, PC
Location: Petersburg
Posted on: October 15, 2024

Job Description:

Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with experienced attorneys and paralegals who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney, specializing in reckless driving and DUI defense. If you're ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!

Responsibilities:
--- Represent clients in court for reckless driving and DUI cases
--- Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
--- Develop case strategies and manage cases from inception to resolution
--- Negotiate with prosecutors and other legal representatives
--- Provide legal advice and counsel to clients
--- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to reckless driving and DUI
--- Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently

Qualifications:
--- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
--- Admission to the State Bar of Virginia
--- No experience necessary, but 1-3 years of experience in criminal defense preferable with a focus on reckless driving and DUI cases
--- Strong understanding of State DUI and Traffic laws
--- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
--- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
--- Ability to manage multiple cases and work independently
--- High ethical standards and professional integrity
--- Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys

About Company:
We are a fast-paced, hardworking, fun, creative group that is focused on helping attorneys in Virginia grow and manage their firms.

We started off as a small law firm run by our founders, Charles "Van" and Mari Hardenbergh, 15 years ago and have since grown into a marketing and technology company helping law firms throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. We offer a very strong path to advancement at the firm. As we are constantly growing, we are on the lookout for team members who can grow with us and develop institutional knowledge around our business to become superstars and partners, not just employees. We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, and a strong benefits package, commensurate with experience.

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