Remote Contract Attorney - Criminal Law

Remote Contract Attorney - Criminal/Traffic Law: 5-15 hours per week, work from home! This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Jacob Vane Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume. Salary: $75 - $100 per hour A bit about us: We are seeking a licensed attorney in good standing (with no disciplinary history in any state) to serve as Lead Attorney on criminal law cases. This position is ideal for a self-starter who can independently manage all aspects of their cases while providing exceptional client service.

• 5–20 hours per week
• Contract - open ended
• Flexible schedule, remote work (except for required in-person duties)
• No minimum billed-hours requirement
• Flexible schedule
• Must be able to work remotely except for required in-person duties
• Candidate must be relocated prior to starting work (if not already in the area)

Why join us?

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of criminal defense matters, including DUI/DWAI, domestic violence cases, traffic offenses, and juvenile delinquency matters
• Take full ownership of cases from start to finish, including motions practice, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation/appearances
• Analyze police reports, evidence, witness statements, and procedural errors to identify suppression issues and defense angles early
• Maintain consistent, clear, and empathetic communication with clients facing high stress, high impact situations
• Manage fast-moving deadlines, court schedules, and time sensitive filings across El Paso County
• Work with investigators, experts, and internal team members to build tailored defense strategies—no cookie cutter approaches
• Prepare all cases as if they may go to trial, even when resolution is likely
• Optional: Additional exposure may include related matters such as protective orders, DMV hearings, or collateral impact advisement (employment/licensing/etc.)

Job Details Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of criminal defense experience, including courtroom advocacy and strong working knowledge of Texas criminal procedures and local court rules
• Experience handling DUI, domestic violence, traffic, and/or juvenile matters
• Must reside within reasonable travel distance of El Paso County courthouses and be available for required in person hearings
• Strong ability to review and challenge evidence (e.g., stops, field sobriety tests, chemical tests, body cam footage)
• Familiarity with Clio legal software and Math4Law is a plus*

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