Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Job overview

The Senior Criminal Defense Attorney is a hybrid role based in San Antonio, TX, with an annual salary of $160,000–$180,000 plus a share of a year-end bonus pool. Lance Kennedy Law defends people charged with crimes in state and federal courts across Texas. The attorney owns a docket from first setting through dismissal, plea, or verdict, focusing time on clients and trial work with support from staff and AI tools. The role contributes to the firm’s defense practice through case ownership, courtroom advocacy, and client representation.

What you'll do

• Own criminal cases and client relationships from first setting through dismissal, plea, or verdict
• try cases and represent clients in court
• use support staff and AI agents
• complete the firm’s written systems training
• participate in forensic-lawyer-scientist coursework paid for by the firm
• contribute to leadership and mentoring as the firm grows.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior attorney

criminal defense

trial attorney

state court

federal court

hybrid

san antonio tx

lance kennedy law

$160k–$180k/year

texas bar license

7+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental insurance, unlimited time off, 401(k), annual raises, paid bar dues and CLEs, mileage reimbursement, firm-paid forensic coursework, referral bonus, and referral-fee share.

Why this role

Hybrid schedule; firm-paid forensic chemistry courses leading to the American Chemical Society’s Forensic Lawyer-Scientist designation; 7 or more years of criminal defense experience and a Texas license in good standing required.

About the employer

Lance Kennedy Law is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.