Criminal Defense Attorney - Work From Home
Company: Future First Criminal Law
Location: Remote
Service Area: Maricopa County, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: $90K per year
Spanish Fluency: $95K per year
Start: Immediate start preferred, ideally within 2 weeks of offer
Contact Details
Email: lawfirm@futurefirst.law
Application: Resume + one-page cover letter
About Future First Criminal Law
Future First Criminal Law is a virtual criminal defense firm serving clients in Phoenix.
The firm focuses on misdemeanors, low-level felonies, and Arizona record removal matters. Record removal work includes set asides, sealing records, and expungements.
The firm also focuses on helping first-time offenders navigate the criminal justice system. The legal team emphasizes preparation, efficient case handling, and clear client communication.
About the Position
Future First Criminal Law is hiring an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to take on an active caseload.
The position includes case reviews, prosecutor negotiations, court appearances, motions, client communication, and record removal work.
Defense cases are limited to Maricopa County. Attorneys are not required to bring in their own clients or perform sales duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an active criminal defense caseload.
- Handle misdemeanor cases.
- Handle low-level felony cases.
- Review criminal defense cases.
- Communicate with prosecutors.
- Negotiate case outcomes.
- Prepare and file motions.
- Attend court appearances.
- Handle client communications.
- Provide regular case updates.
- Prepare for upcoming court dates.
- Review case details carefully.
- Work toward efficient case outcomes.
- Support clients throughout the legal process.
Record Removal Responsibilities
About one-quarter to one-third of the position involves Arizona record removal matters.
These matters may include:
- Set asides.
- Record sealing.
- Expungements.
- Application review.
- Document review.
- Signing completed applications.
- Court appearances when required.
- Virtual court appearances when appropriate.
The firm prepares the applications and its paralegal handles filing. The attorney reviews and signs the work before submission.
Required Qualifications
- Licensed attorney with criminal defense experience.
- Experience handling criminal defense cases.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to manage an active caseload.
- Strong legal research and case review skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong client service skills.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively without daily supervision.
- Ability to handle court appearances in Maricopa County.
- Willingness to handle record removal matters.
This Position Is Not Designed For
- Attorneys who are awaiting bar results.
- Attorneys without criminal defense experience.
- Attorneys seeking a training-focused position.
- Attorneys who want to focus mainly on frequent trials.
- Attorneys who do not want to handle record removal work.
- Attorneys who require daily supervision or constant review.
Work Structure
The position is fully remote.
Attorneys work from home when they are not in court. Team communication is handled through Zoom and other remote systems.
Court appearances are limited to Maricopa County.
There is no daily office commute. The firm also does not require attorneys to bring in their own cases.
Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Approximately 40 hours per week.
- Work is structured to support a sustainable schedule.
- Court dates may affect daily scheduling.
- Remote work is available when not in court.
Compensation
Salary is $90K per year.
Spanish-fluent attorneys receive $95K per year.
Bonuses are provided on top of salary. Current attorneys earn around $10K per year or more through established bonuses.
Benefits
- 401(k).
- 401(k) matching.
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Professional liability insurance covered by the firm.
- Flexible schedule.
Additional Information
The firm uses a flat-fee model and does not require a billable-hour target.
Attorneys receive their own caseload from the beginning. The firm states that the work is focused on criminal defense and record removal rather than sales.
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Send the following to:
lawfirm@futurefirst.law
- Resume.
- One-page maximum cover letter.
- Earliest realistic start date.
Use this subject line:
Criminal Defense Attorney - [Your Favorite Way to Get a Case Dismissed]
Company Contact Information
Future First Criminal Law
Location: Remote
Service Area: Maricopa County, Arizona
Employment Type: Full-time
Email: lawfirm@futurefirst.law
