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Criminal Defense Attorney

Orion Placement1,371 open roles

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$120,000 – $155,000 a year
Where
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
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Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year

Compensation Structure

Base salary and total compensation vary by experience and trial record.

  • Base salary: $120,000 to $135,000
  • Total compensation: $130,000 to $155,000+
  • Compensation includes base salary plus quarterly performance bonus based on case value and closings.
  • Additional benefits include 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employee coverage, 3 weeks PTO plus firm holidays, 401(k) with 4% employer match after 1 year, and a path to senior associate and leadership roles.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Step into a true courtroom role with immediate ownership of serious criminal defense cases.
  • Join a fast-growing Northern Virginia law firm with strong infrastructure, support, and leadership opportunities.
  • Handle meaningful felony and misdemeanor matters from arraignment through trial or resolution.
  • Work with a team that values trial skill, strong advocacy, client service, and real results.
  • Public defenders and former prosecutors are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Build a long-term career path with room to grow into senior associate or leadership roles as the firm scales.

Location: This role is based in Chantilly, Virginia and is an on-site position serving clients throughout Northern Virginia courts.

Note: Candidates must have an active Virginia bar license in good standing and 3+ years of criminal litigation experience, including felony matters.

About Us

We are a fast-growing criminal defense and personal injury law firm serving clients across Northern Virginia and the DMV. Our team is built around strong advocacy, meaningful client service, and a mission-driven approach to helping people through some of the most important moments of their lives. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Manage a criminal defense caseload across General District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
  • Represent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors from arraignment through trial or resolution.
  • Handle bond hearings, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, status hearings, and trials.
  • Develop case strategy, draft and argue motions, negotiate dispositions, and try cases to verdict when necessary.
  • Work on serious criminal matters, including violent offenses, sex offenses, drug charges, and other felony cases.
  • Communicate proactively with clients throughout the life of their case.
  • Collaborate with the criminal defense team on strategy, workload management, and client outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate case activity in the firm's case management system.
  • Submit quarterly case data for performance review and bonus consideration.

Qualifications

  • Active Virginia bar license in good standing required.
  • 3+ years of criminal litigation experience required.
  • Felony criminal defense or prosecution experience required.
  • Trial experience in General District Court and Circuit Court required.
  • Public defender or former prosecutor experience strongly preferred.
  • Familiarity with Northern Virginia courts preferred, including Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington, Alexandria, and Loudoun.
  • Experience with serious felony matters preferred.
  • Spanish fluency preferred but not required.
  • Strong courtroom presence, judgment, writing, communication, and client management skills.

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is a strong fit for a criminal litigation attorney who wants to be in court, own serious cases, and grow with a firm that rewards performance. You will not be stuck in a passive case-review role. You will be trusted to advocate, strategize, negotiate, try cases, and make a real impact for clients.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
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