Are You a Trial Lawyer?
Some attorneys spend their careers negotiating pleas.
Others live for the courtroom.
If you enjoy standing in front of a judge, arguing difficult motions, cross-examining witnesses, and preparing cases for trial, we want to meet you.
The Freedom Lawyers is a rapidly growing criminal defense firm looking for an experienced Senior Associate Attorney to take ownership of serious misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Metro Atlanta. This is not a paper-pushing position. This is an opportunity to become one of the lead trial attorneys in a firm built around preparation, investigation, and aggressive courtroom advocacy.
We represent clients charged with DUI, drug offenses, violent crimes, probation violations, and serious felony offenses throughout Cobb, Cherokee, Bartow, Fulton, Douglas, Paulding, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Clayton, and surrounding counties.
Our attorneys are trusted to think independently, develop creative legal strategies, and fight for our clients both inside and outside the courtroom.
If your favorite part of practicing law is litigation—not sitting behind a desk—we think you'll fit right in.
What Makes This Position Different?
At many firms, attorneys spend half their day chasing paperwork.
Not here.
Our attorneys focus on practicing law.
Our experienced support staff handles:
- Client intake
- Court filings
- Open records requests
- Discovery organization
- Scheduling
- Administrative support
You focus on:
- Strategy
- Litigation
- Client counseling
- Negotiations
- Motions
- Trials
We believe criminal defense is won through preparation, investigation, and communication—not simply showing up to court. We regularly conduct Jury Trials and contested motions hearings on almost all of our cases.
Every case deserves attention, creativity, and an attorney willing to challenge the government's evidence.
What You'll Do
You'll manage your own docket from consultation through final resolution.
Responsibilities include:
- Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony cases throughout Metro Atlanta
- Conduct client consultations and develop defense strategies
- Build strong relationships with clients through consistent communication
- Draft motions, briefs, and other legal pleadings
- Conduct legal research
- Review discovery and identify factual and legal defenses
- Negotiate favorable resolutions with prosecutors
- Argue motions
- Conduct evidentiary hearings
- Prepare and try jury trials
- Advise clients throughout every stage of their case
- Return current client communications promptly
- Participate in firm marketing and community events
- Help continue building one of Georgia's premier criminal defense firms
Who We're Looking For
We're searching for an attorney who enjoys litigation and isn't afraid of difficult cases.
You should be someone who:
- Loves being in court
- Wants regular trial opportunities
- Thinks strategically
- Communicates well with clients
- Works well with a team
- Is organized under pressure
- Can independently manage a busy caseload
- Is comfortable making difficult decisions
- Wants to continue growing as a trial lawyer
Experience handling criminal cases is required.
Significant courtroom experience, motion practice, and jury trial experience are strongly preferred.
The Caseload
Our attorneys typically manage approximately 65–80 active cases, depending on experience and complexity.
You'll have significant autonomy while receiving support from an experienced team that believes no attorney should have to practice alone.
Compensation & Benefits
We believe outstanding trial attorneys should be compensated like outstanding trial attorneys. This position starts at $100,000-$110,000.00 commensurate with experience, and you will have the opportunity to earn commissions on cases you sign.
Benefits include:
- Private office overlooking Marietta Square
- Apple Mac desktop and laptop
- Company-paid cell phone
- Mileage reimbursement
- Performance-based bonus and commission opportunities
- Comprehensive paralegal support
- Paid CLEs
- Georgia Bar dues paid
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Reimbursement of approved business expenses
- Flexible in-office schedule
Why Attorneys Join The Freedom Lawyers
Our reputation has been built on three principles:
Fight Every Case
We prepare every file as though it could go to trial.
Take Care of Clients
We believe excellent communication is just as important as excellent legal work.
Keep Improving
We encourage creativity, investigation, continuing education, and professional growth. We want attorneys who are always looking to become better advocates.
This position offers a genuine opportunity for long-term leadership within a growing criminal defense practice.
If you're looking for a place where you'll actually litigate, actually try cases, and have the support needed to become an even better criminal defense lawyer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply Today
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Please read the automated message- it has additional instructions for submitting the resume and cover letter
If you're ready to spend more time in the courtroom and less time buried in administrative work, we'd love to talk with you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Some days our attorneys drive to multiple courthouses in a day and answer calls, with the assistance of a Legal Assistant, while in the car. How do you feel about spending long hours driving to court?
- This position requires doing potential client consultations, and signing clients. It is a part of the job, and commission will be earned in addition to salary. Please describe a time you had to sell something, and your comfort with sales.
- Why are you interested in the role?
Experience:
- Litigation: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
