Criminal Defense Attorney

Company: Foster Law Firm
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description We are seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney, licensed in the State of Georgia, with at least 2 years of experience, including motion practice experience, who is passionate about helping people. We are not your typical small law firm. Our forward-thinking law firm is poised for aggressive growth, and we’re looking for an attorney who can hit the ground running to give clients outstanding representation. Ideal candidates have 2 or more years of experience in criminal law or have strong litigation experience and can demonstrate the ability to learn quickly. We are looking for a team player willing to take ownership of a client’s case, including direct contact with clients and opposing counsel, drafting pleadings, conducting investigations, arguing motions, pretrial hearings, and trials. You will need to have strong skills in the following areas: research, writing, courtroom presentation, and common technology. Skills and experience are appreciated and valued, and certainly considered, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations. Salary is commensurate with skill and experience and is negotiable. We offer paid time off, pay for continuing legal education, bar dues, and E&O insurance. If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to reviewing your resume. Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000 yearly Responsibilities: Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Qualifications: Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys Candidates must have passed the bar exam About Company The Foster Law Firm is one of the premier law firms in the metro Atlanta area. We provide the armor for people fighting for their livelihood, freedom, and future. We specialize in the areas of Family Law and Criminal Defense, and we have earned a reputation for providing high-quality and effective legal representation in the metro Atlanta area. We earned this by providing clients with the highest standards of diligence, knowledge, professionalism, and by relentlessly fighting for and protecting clients’ rights.

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