Criminal defense law firm seeking zealous attorney interested in making an additional income by joining our firm as an independent contractor.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a W-2 role, you will be operating as a 1099 contractor.
Please do not apply if you do not have criminal law experience.
_*Benefits:*_
* Our attorneys are never charged a fee to receive a case
* Clients are already retained; no marketing, collection, or business administration required
* Complete freedom to reject or accept any case
* Errors and omissions coverage provided for each case
* Flat fees are mutually agreed to based on the facts and circumstances of each case
* Additional fees are paid for substantive motions, contested hearings, and trial days
* Extraordinary fees available for cases that become time-intensive
* Case Manager assigned to each case to assist as client liaisons
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_*Requirements:*_
* *Licensed attorney with five years of experience*
* *No misconduct and in good standing with the State Bar*
* Act ethically at all times and exhibit professionalism while zealously defending clients
* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to remain professional while dealing with a wide variety of personalities.
* Excellent knowledge of computers and software, including MS Word, MS Excel, PDF Editing Software, Practice Management Software.
* Prior experience working collaboratively with others to develop and implement action plans.
* Ability to think critically about each potential case, identifying strengths/weaknesses as well as causes of action and potential themes.
* Ability to handle cases independently from intake to trial'
'Work Location: *Multiple locations Work Remotely * Temporarily due to COVID-19
Job Types: Contract, Part-time
Pay: $54.
00 - $400.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Professional development assistance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* If necessary, would you be willing to go to trial?
Experience:
* Trial: 1 year (Required)
* Criminal Law: 1 year (Required)
* Attorney: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
* North Dakota Law License (Required)
Work Location: In person