Criminal Defense Attorney - Virginia Licensed

Right Path Law Group • Chantilly, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Right Path Law Group is a Northern Virginia criminal defense and personal injury firm seeking a Criminal Defense Associate to manage a caseload and represent clients, predominantly from a Spanish-speaking client base, across the DMV. This is a trial-focused role with a defined growth path, reporting to the Senior Criminal Defense Attorney and collaborating with firm leadership on strategy and client outcomes. The firm emphasizes a supportive structure with dedicated paralegal and administrative teams, allowing the attorney to focus on courtroom representation.

Requirements

• Active Virginia bar license in good standing
• Minimum 3 years of criminal defense or prosecution experience
• Trial experience in the General District Court (felony and misdemeanor)
• Ability to manage a deadline-driven caseload independently

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of criminal litigation experience
• First-chair trial experience in Circuit Court (jury or bench)
• Bilingual Spanish/English fluency
• Familiarity with Fairfax County, Prince William County, Loudoun, Arlington, and Alexandria courts
• Experience with serious felony matters (violent offenses, drug charges, sex offenses)

Responsibilities

• Manage an active criminal defense caseload across General District, Circuit Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Northern Virginia jurisdictions.
• Represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies from arraignment through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, draft and argue motions, negotiate dispositions, and try cases when needed.
• Appear at status hearings, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, motions, and trials across Fairfax, Prince William, Loudoun, Arlington, Alexandria, and surrounding jurisdictions.
• Communicate proactively with clients in English and Spanish, where applicable.
• Collaborate with the criminal defense team on case strategy and workload management.
• Document case activity in the firm's case management system and submit quarterly performance data.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance (employee coverage)
• 401(k) with 4% employer match after one year of continuous employment
• 3 weeks paid time off plus firm holidays
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate for court appearances and detention center visits
• CLE expense reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed