Attorney, Criminal Law, Diversity, Driver's License, English Language, Health Insurance, Healthcare Reimbursement, Legal, Litigation, Multilingual, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Retirement Plan, Spanish Language, Willing to Travel
- Retirement plan
- Health insurance reimbursement
- Health savings account
- Health savings account match
- Sedera (Medical Cost Sharing Community)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Position: Criminal Defense Associate Attorney – Full Time
Job Posting –Associate – Defense Attorney
Peek Law Group is a bilingual criminal defense and immigration firm with offices in Austin and San Antonio. For over 20 years, we have served individuals, families, and the Central Texas community with a strong commitment to justice, compassion, and integrity.
We are seeking an experienced attorney who is passionate about justice, dedicated to high-quality advocacy, and committed to serving individuals and families during some of the most difficult times in their lives. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of purpose, a desire to help clients overcome significant legal challenges, and a drive to grow as both an attorney and an advocate.
Qualifications:
- MUST BE FLUENT/BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH
- Minimum 2 years of experience in criminal law (defense or prosecution)
- Previous experience in Central Texas Counties courts, including Travis County, Hays County, and Williamson County, etc. is a plus
- Any additional experience with Spanish-speaking clients is highly favorable
- JD degree and admission to the State Bar of Texas is required
- Strong oral advocacy skills with a preference for prior litigation experience
- Ability to work independently and in a high volume, fast-paced environment
- Ability to manage your own docket with limited supervision
- Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
- Valid driver’s license - travel to jails and detention centers within Central Texas will be necessary on a regular basis
Additional Salary Information: Job includes performance bonuses, jail release fees, paid time off, health insurance and health insurance reimbursement, and 401k.
Our Mission Statement: “Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration.”
Our Core Values Called to champion those in need, every day in every small way, by: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.
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Texas Justice & Defense Associates