Job: Criminal Trial Associate Attorney – Criminal Law
Location: Abilene, Texas
Open Date: 1/1/2025
Criminal Trial Associate Attorney – Criminal Law
The life as an associate attorney at Blizzard & Zimmerman, P.L.L.C. is a great one. We are fast paced law firm practicing in a broad field of law. Our primary practice areas are criminal defense, post-conviction writ work, family law, appeals, and civil litigation. Our lawyers touch almost every area of law for individuals and small business.
We are seeking a motivated associate to work in the area of criminal trial defense in Texas and Federal courts.
This position involves regular court appearances, working under the mentorship of experienced attorneys, and preparing and trying cases.
The ideal candidate will have the desire to provide high quality criminal representation, coupled with the knowledge and/or experience that comes from trial advocacy and evidence classes, and/or mock trial.
First year income for an associate is likely $60,000-90,000 depending on qualifications.
Responsibilities
Meet with clients and potential clients
Carry the responsibility of assigned cases under mentorship from experienced attorneys
Review discovery, provide in-depth analysis to senior attorneys, identify issues in cases, research and write pre-trial motions, investigate and prepare cases for trial, try cases before juries and judges.
Qualifications
- JD or equivalent degree with quality academic credentials.
- Licensed to practice law in Texas, awaiting bar results, or about to take bar exam in 2025.
- Previous professional experience is not required.
- Experience with criminal cases and trials, or mock trial, moot court, and trial advocacy
- classes is favored and should be highlighted in an application
- Exceptional research and writing skills
- Exceptional oral presentation skills
- High level of professionalism
- Ability to work in teams
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently.
Our primary office is in Abilene, but we take cases from Lubbock, to Midland, to Fort Worth, and to San Angelo. Travel out of County is required approximately 10-20% of the time.
The position is available to start immediately. Later start possible depending on the particular situation.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Personal Time
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Requirements
Meet with clients and potential clients
Carry the responsibility of assigned cases under mentorship from experienced attorneys
Review discovery, provide in-depth analysis to senior attorneys, identify issues in cases, research and write pre-trial motions, investigate and prepare cases for trial, try cases before juries and judges.
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To apply please send resume, cover letter/letter of interest, and writing sample (legal motion or brief – no memos) to resumes@blizzardlawfirm.com
Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys were honored to be among the finalists for the first-ever 2022 Abilene Chamber of Commerce Big Country Best Workplaces Award for small-sized businesses. We were honored for our work-life balance, communal workplace as well as our family atmosphere. More details are here. We were also nominated for the 2023 small-sized business award.
Blizzard and Zimmerman Attorneys do not accept unsolicited phone calls or resumes from third-party recruiters; you may submit a brief description of the proposed candidate.
