Federal Criminal Defense
Full Time • Raleigh
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Federal Criminal Defense
Location: North Carolina (with minor travel throughout the state)
Firm: Guirguis Law, Federal Criminal Defense Team
Practice Area: Federal Criminal Defense & Post-Conviction Relief
Firm: Guirguis Law, Federal Criminal Defense Team
Practice Area: Federal Criminal Defense & Post-Conviction Relief
Position Summary:
Guirguis Law is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Federal Attorney to join our growing Federal Criminal Defense Team. This role focuses on handling federal criminal matters and post-conviction relief, including compassionate release motions and appellate advocacy before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Guirguis Law is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Federal Attorney to join our growing Federal Criminal Defense Team. This role focuses on handling federal criminal matters and post-conviction relief, including compassionate release motions and appellate advocacy before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with all stages of federal criminal defense, including:
- Reviewing discovery and evidence
- Drafting and filing pretrial motions
- Preparing for trial and hearings
- Advising and interviewing clients
- Supporting lead counsel in court appearances
- Reviewing discovery and evidence
- Handle compassionate release and federal appeals
- Conduct legal research and draft high-quality briefs and memoranda
- Maintain organized caseload and meet tight deadlines under supervision and independently
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or eligible for immediate licensure
- Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential
- Courtroom experience preferred but not required
- Prior experience or internships in criminal defense, public defender’s office, or prosecutor’s office is a plus
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing a heavy caseload
- Willingness to travel occasionally within North Carolina
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work on high-impact federal cases
- Supportive and experienced legal team environment
- Growth potential within a respected federal defense firm
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Compensation: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Nardine Guirguis founded Guirguis Law as a Christian-based law firm. With faith at our core, we prioritize providing honest, dedicated service to our clients
At Guirguis Law, we believe the best results are achieved by working as a team, and our support staff is an integral part of our team. Our combined efforts produce diverse perspectives and a broad range of innovative ideas. This allows us to represent our clients to the fullest and provide the best possible outcome.
At Guirguis Law, we believe the best results are achieved by working as a team, and our support staff is an integral part of our team. Our combined efforts produce diverse perspectives and a broad range of innovative ideas. This allows us to represent our clients to the fullest and provide the best possible outcome.
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