Overview DescriptionGrand Canyon Law Group is a top-tier Arizona criminal defense firm dedicated to protecting the rights and futures of good people facing serious charges. We believe in delivering high-level representation with compassion, integrity, and results. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Associate Attorney to join our Phoenix office and help us continue raising the standard for client advocacy and courtroom excellence.Job Description As an Associate Attorney at Grand Canyon Law Group, you will:Represent clients in felony and misdemeanor criminal cases throughout Arizona, from arraignment through trial or resolutionServe as lead or secondary counsel on a variety of mattersConduct legal research, draft motions, and prepare for hearings and trialsNegotiate with prosecutors and interact professionally with judges and court personnelCommunicate consistently and clearly with clients to manage expectations and maintain trustMaintain a full caseload and meet deadlines with high-quality legal workAttend court appearances, hearings, and trials as neededWork in a hybrid model with flexibility for remote and in-office responsibilitiesKey Performance Indicators (KPIs) :Billable Hours : Maintain a minimum of 360 billable hours per quarter (~30 hours/week)Task Completion : Complete 95% or more of assigned tasks in the case management system on timeCalendar Management : Meet 100% of court, client, and internal deadlinesCase Efficiency : Effectively manage client expectations and resolve cases within target timelinesJob Requirements Education and Credentials :Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar (or eligible for waiver)Experience :Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in criminal defense and/or prosecutionDemonstrated courtroom experience, including trials, motion practice, and plea negotiationsSkills and Competencies :Position-Based Competencies :Analytical thinkingSound legal judgmentStrong time managementPersuasive oral and written advocacyExcellent organizational skillsRelationship-Based Traits :Takes initiative and ownershipCollaborative and team-orientedProfessional demeanorAdaptable under pressureFair and empathetic in interactionsTechnical Proficiency :Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail)Legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)Exceptional written and verbal communicationExperience with Clio or other legal CRMs is a plusLegal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis)Exceptional written and verbal communicationPreferred :Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required#J-18808-Ljbffr