Criminal Defense Attorney – Remote, United States

Asif Gul is seeking a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney for a remote, contract position serving clients in criminal cases across the United States. This role is suited to an experienced legal professional committed to protecting clients’ rights and providing strategic representation.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise and represent clients facing criminal charges.
• Investigate cases, gather evidence, and develop defense strategies.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Negotiate plea agreements with prosecutors in clients’ best interests.
• Meet with clients to explain their cases, legal strategies, and options.
• Represent clients in hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Stay current on criminal law, regulations, and procedural developments.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff, report to lead counsel, and participate in case review meetings.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive criminal defense experience in BigLaw or a major law firm.
• Demonstrated litigation and trial advocacy experience in complex criminal matters.
• Excellent legal writing, analysis, and reasoning skills.
• Strong knowledge of ethical standards and criminal defense best practices.
• Experience reviewing, preparing, or teaching case strategy and procedural safeguards.
• Familiarity with technology-assisted legal research and digital case management.
• A record of contributing to professional development, legal education, or legal innovation initiatives.

Position Details

• Employer: Asif Gul
• Job type: Contract
• Work arrangement: Remote; United States
• Pay: $140 per hour