Criminal Defense Attorney

Job overview

The Criminal Defense Attorney role is onsite in Nashville, TN, with a stated salary range of $100,000–$120,000 per year plus performance-based quarterly bonuses. Community Law Group provides legal representation to individuals facing criminal justice matters and serves Nashville’s diverse communities. The attorney manages criminal defense cases from initial consultation through resolution, developing case strategies and representing clients in and out of court. The work advances the firm’s goal of providing effective, compassionate advocacy and client service.

What you'll do

• Manage criminal defense matters from consultation through resolution
• develop defense strategies
• conduct legal research and prepare legal documents
• negotiate with prosecutors and opposing parties
• represent clients in court
• manage deadlines, hearings, filings, and caseload
• communicate with clients
• collaborate with legal assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

criminal defense attorney

nashville tn

community law group

criminal litigation

dui defense

misdemeanor defense

felony defense

courtroom advocacy

tennessee law license

$100k–$120k/year

quarterly bonuses

paid time off

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Quarterly performance-based bonuses, professional growth opportunities, education and learning budget, medical benefit contribution, paid time off, team events, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires an active Tennessee law license and at least 4–5 years of criminal defense experience. Practice areas include DUI/DWOL, traffic-related criminal matters, assault, misdemeanors, and felonies. Benefits include professional development, an education and learning budget, medical benefit contribution, paid time off, and quarterly performance bonuses.

About the employer

COMMUNITY LAW GROUP PLLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.