Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

Scrofano Law PC is a rapidly growing criminal defense firm with offices in the District of Columbia, Rockville, and Fairfax, dedicated to fighting for clients' rights and providing outstanding legal representation. We pride ourselves on providing clients with both the highest quality legal services and the highest quality customer service.

What sets Scrofano Law PC apart is our dedication to fostering a positive work environment that prioritizes professional growth and a genuine passion for client care. We believe in working hard, but efficiently, while providing both autonomy and support to our attorneys. This is not a firm where someone will micromanage your caseload.

Our success depends on maintaining a supportive, growth-oriented work culture. We truly care about your professional and personal goals, and we're here to help you achieve them. At Scrofano Law PC, you will become part of a dynamic team that shares a common goal: to help people who are in trouble. We are motivated, compassionate, and committed to clients and our team.

Position Overview:

The Associate Attorney is responsible for providing excellent criminal defense work for clients and representing the firm’s values—honesty, commitment, and creativity. We expect our attorneys to act as dedicated advocates who take pride in their work and zealously advocate for clients.

Benefits:

• Employer-provided medical (50%) and dental (100%)

• 401(k) plan with 3% safe harbor contributions and annual performance-based bonuses

• Long-term Disability Insurance

• Group Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Paid holidays

Work Environment/Location:

• Opportunity to work out of our District of Columbia office

• Flexibility to work both remotely and in the office, depending on the case and client needs

Compensation:

$90,000 - $120,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research to craft compelling arguments in criminal defense cases

• Negotiate with prosecutors and other opposing parties to obtain the best outcomes for clients

• Work collaboratively with the firm’s attorneys, legal assistants, client intake, and billing

• Draft motions, pleadings, and legal correspondence with precision and clarity

• Maintain strong client relationships by keeping clients informed and explaining complex legal concepts in understandable terms and demonstrating empathy for their situation

• Communicate effectively and professionally with opposing counsel, judges, and court officials

• Keep the client file updated on case status, deadlines, and developments via an accurate, reliable, and traceable manner in our case management system, Clio

• Manage multiple criminal cases simultaneously, independently handling smaller matters and serving as second chair on larger cases

• Represent clients in court hearings, motions, plea negotiations, and trials

• Attend CLEs and engage in networking opportunities to continue developing as a lawyer and professional. Obtain relevant professional certifications, including SFST training and certification

Qualifications:

What We Are Looking For:

• A passion for defending the rights of individuals, with empathy and zeal
• A service-oriented, problem-solving approach with the ability to think on your feet
• Flexibility in adapting to each client’s unique needs and communication style
• Sound judgment, high integrity, and the ability to maintain strict client confidentiality
• Willingness to collaborate and ask questions when necessary to find solutions
• Interest in deepening your knowledge of criminal defense through CLEs, training, and professional development
• Readiness to step outside your comfort zone, especially in litigation and trial settings
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce timely, accurate, and persuasive work products
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and take constructive feedback well
• Fluent Spanish speaker is highly desired

About Company

At Scrofano Law PC, we fight relentlessly on behalf of anyone in trouble who cares about their future. We're a boutique criminal defense firm with offices in Washington, DC, Rockville, MD, and Fairfax, VA. We take the constitutional right to a defense seriously and sincerely — not just as a legal obligation, but as a core value that shapes everything we do.

We represent individuals under investigation or charged with a crime across the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Our practice extends to protection orders, expungements, DMV matters, and some administrative hearings.

We believe exceptional client outcomes start with an exceptional team. We invest in the people who work here through hands-on training, real professional development, and meaningful opportunities to grow alongside a firm that's expanding intentionally. If you want work that matters and a team that's genuinely committed to the people it serves, we'd love to meet you.