Criminal Defense Attorney

Right Path Law Group • Chantilly, VA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Right Path Law Group is seeking an experienced, Virginia-licensed trial attorney to join their fast-growing criminal defense and personal injury firm. This role is for a lawyer who thrives in the courtroom and is ready to take ownership of a serious caseload, delivering results from day one. This is not a case-review position; you will be actively trying cases, supported by a firm with a robust infrastructure, a dedicated team, and a mission to make the work meaningful. The firm serves a diverse client community in Northern Virginia, with offices in Chantilly and Manassas, and is licensed in five states.

Requirements

• Active Virginia bar license in good standing
• Minimum 3 years of criminal litigation experience, including felony matters and jury trials
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven caseload independently
• Trial experience in the General District Court and Circuit Court

Nice To Haves

• 9 or more years of criminal litigation experience with a demonstrated felony trial record
• Bilingual in Spanish and English fluency
• Verifiable track record of case results
• Familiarity with Northern Virginia courts, including Fairfax County, Prince William County, Arlington, Alexandria, and Loudoun
• Experience with serious felony matters, including violent offenses, sex offenses, and drug trafficking
• Existing referral network or community relationships in the Latino and Spanish-speaking DMV community

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume criminal defense caseload across General District Court, Circuit Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Northern Virginia jurisdictions
• Represent clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors from arraignment through trial or resolution
• Develop case strategy, draft and argue motions, negotiate dispositions, and try cases to verdict when necessary
• Appear at status hearings, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, motions hearings, and trials across our Northern Virginia court footprint
• Communicate proactively with clients throughout the life of their case, in English and Spanish where applicable
• Collaborate with the criminal defense team on case strategy, workload distribution, and client outcomes
• Document case activity accurately in the firm's case management system and submit quarterly case data for performance review

Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 - $135,000
• Total compensation, including performance bonus: $130,000 - $155,000+
• Quarterly performance bonus based on case value and closings
• Referral compensation on cases you originate: 10% on misdemeanor matters, 15% on felony matters
• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance for employees
• 401(k) with 4% employer match after one year of continuous employment
• Three weeks paid time off plus firm holidays
• A real path to senior associate and leadership roles as the firm scales

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees