Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

$/yr - $/yr

Michael and Associates is a progressive criminal defense firm looking for a driven Sales/Intake Attorney to spearhead our client acquisition efforts. From the outset, we've reimagined the traditional criminal defense model by integrating innovative, tech-inspired strategies. Our client-focused approach emphasizes building strong relationships, maintaining clear and transparent communication, and delivering outstanding service at every step.

• Focus Solely on Practicing Law. We didn t become lawyers to juggle accounting, marketing, collections, or sales—we became lawyers to advocate for clients and win in the courtroom. At Michael and Associates, you can do exactly that. We ve built an infrastructure that allows you to focus 100% on delivering great outcomes for clients.
• A 5:1 support staff-to-trial attorney ratio
• A dedicated intake team—you won t handle new client onboarding
• Every attorney is paired with a full-time legal assistant (plus a team for ALRs/ODLs, billing, etc.)
• ALR hearings? Handled by specialists
• Cases are assigned strategically to reduce drive time and align with your expertise
• Work from home when not in court—because your time is better spent serving clients than commuting
• Real Opportunities for Growth — in most criminal defense roles, growth is limited. The ceiling? Becoming the senior attorney at a small firm. But this firm aims to offer real advancement opportunities at scale.
• Competitive compensation and benefits beyond a strong base salary
• Substantial bonuses tied to client satisfaction
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Reimbursement for excess mileage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Covered CLEs and bar dues
• Collaborate with the Best — we hire only the top 10% of defense attorneys; average over a decade of experience per attorney
• Be Part of a Growing Vision — we re a major force in Texas with plans to expand nationwide
• A Modern, Forward-Thinking Firm — we embrace technology and continuous improvement
• Make a Real Difference — premium legal care with a human touch
• Premium Practice, Manageable Caseload — fewer cases, higher standards, better outcomes

• At least 7 years of experience in criminal defense - no junior lawyers here.
• You are a Zealous Advocate - you fight for the best outcome for every single client
• Located in the Houston area

• Hybrid work
• 401k Matching
• Performance Bonuses
• Annual Merit Raises
• Bar Dues and CLEs Covered
• Reimbursement for Excess Mileage