Criminal Defense Attorney – Maryland Alber Firm P.C. is expanding its Maryland practice and is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants significant courtroom responsibility and the potential to take on a State Managing Partner or Regional Managing Partner role as our Maryland practice develops.
Qualifications:- Active Maryland Bar admission for a minimum of 3 years
- Significant criminal defense experience in Maryland courts
- First-chair trial experience required, particularly felony matters
- Experience handling cases independently from intake through resolution
- Strong courtroom advocacy, motion practice, legal research and writing skills
- Experience with serious felony matters, including violent crimes, drug offenses, weapons offenses, DUI/DWI, theft, sex offenses and/or other complex criminal cases
- Ability to manage a caseload independently and effectively
- Strong negotiation skills and experience dealing with prosecutors, judges and opposing counsel
- Excellent client communication and case-management skills
- Solo practitioners and attorneys from small criminal-defense practices are especially encouraged to apply
OpportunityThe attorney will have the opportunity to practice independently while taking on increasing responsibility within Alber's Maryland expansion. Alber provides centralized technology, administrative infrastructure, workflow and operational support, allowing attorneys to focus on practicing law and serving clients.
Candidates do not need to bring a book of business. Existing clients and practices may remain with the attorney.
Candidates located in Montgomery, Howard, Anne Arundel, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Prince George's, and surrounding Maryland jurisdictions are encouraged to apply.
This is an opportunity for an experienced criminal litigator to build a significant role within Alber's Maryland expansion, with a potential path toward State or Regional Managing Partner.
