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Job Title: Associate Attorney – Criminal Defense, Civil Forfeiture, and Civil Rights Litigation

Location: Arkansas
License Required: Active Arkansas law license
Travel Required: Yes – statewide travel required, with some regional travel as needed

About Us
We are a boutique defense and litigation firm with a growing practice focused on criminal defense in Arkansas and civil forfeiture litigation across the Southeast and Texas. Our work is fast-paced, meaningful, and mission-driven. We represent individuals and businesses in high-stakes matters and are building a team of lawyers committed to excellent advocacy, trial work, and client service.

Position Overview
We are seeking an attorney who wants to be in court and is eager to build a litigation practice in criminal defense, civil forfeiture, and civil rights matters. This position is ideal for someone who wants hands-on courtroom experience, meaningful responsibility, and strong mentorship from experienced litigators.

No prior experience is required. We are prepared to train the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

• Appear in court regularly in criminal defense matters across Arkansas
• Assist with and develop civil forfeiture cases throughout the Southeast and Texas
• Work on civil rights litigation in state and federal court
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation
• Meet with clients, witnesses, and experts
• Prepare cases for hearings, trials, and appeals
• Travel throughout Arkansas and, when needed, outside the state for case-related work

Qualifications

• Active Arkansas law license
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Arkansas
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong writing, research, and communication skills
• Desire to be in court and develop trial skills
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage deadlines
• Commitment to defending clients and handling difficult, high-stakes cases with professionalism

Experience

• No experience required
• New lawyers and early-career attorneys are encouraged to apply
• Training and mentorship will be provided

What We Offer

• Direct courtroom experience
• Mentorship and practical training from experienced attorneys
• Early responsibility and meaningful client contact
• Opportunity to grow with a boutique firm expanding its criminal defense and forfeiture practice
• Work that is challenging, impactful, and varied

How to Apply
Please submit your resume, writing sample, and a brief cover letter describing your interest in courtroom advocacy, criminal defense, civil forfeiture, and civil rights litigation.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person