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Criminal Defense Attorney

Date Posted: Jun 26, 2026
Yearly: USD 135000.00 - USD 155000.00
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    Location Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Sep 24, 2026
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Job Description

Overview

Right Path Law Group, PLLC is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney with 3 to 5 years of experience in Northern Virginia. This role involves managing a caseload of criminal defense cases and working closely with senior attorneys on case strategy and client outcomes, focusing on serving a primarily Spanish-speaking community.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage active criminal defense caseload across General District, Circuit, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts
  • Represent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors from arraignment through trial or resolution
  • Develop case strategy, draft and argue motions, and negotiate dispositions
  • Appear at bond hearings, preliminary hearings, status hearings, motions, and trials
  • Communicate proactively with clients in English and Spanish
  • Collaborate with the criminal defense team on strategy and workload distribution
  • Document case activity accurately in the firm's case management system

Required skills

  • Active Virginia bar license in good standing
  • 3 to 5 years of criminal defense or prosecution experience
  • Trial experience in General District Court (felony and misdemeanor)
  • Ability to manage a deadline-driven caseload
  • Bilingual Spanish/English fluency (preferred)
  • First-chair trial experience in Circuit Court (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Fairfax County, Prince William County, Loudoun, Arlington, and Alexandria courts
  • Experience with serious felony matters

What the company offers

  • Base salary of $115,000 to $125,000 based on experience
  • Quarterly performance bonus of 10% of base salary
  • Referral bonus of 15% of fees on originated cases
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match after one year
  • 3 weeks paid time off plus firm holidays
  • Pre-approved CLE expense reimbursement
  • Defined path to Senior Criminal Defense Attorney
  • Support structure includes dedicated paralegal and bilingual administrative team

Skills Required

Company Overview

Right Path Law Group, PLLC
Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America
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