Post-Conviction Criminal Defense Trial Attorney (Connecticut)

Become an exceptional trial attorney, build real courtroom experience quickly, and make a meaningful difference for incarcerated clients. Kirschbaum Law Group, LLC offers a unique, fully remote, and fully supported trial counsel role. We are a Connecticut law firm with an administrative office in Manchester, Connecticut, seeking to hire attorneys for remote habeas corpus trial attorney positions. You Might Be an Excellent Fit If You Are : An experienced criminal defense or habeas corpus attorney. A new attorney committed to becoming a criminal defense trial lawyer. An experienced attorney seeking to pivot into criminal defense or re-enter the legal profession. About the Work : Habeas Corpus Trial Practice This position offers attorneys the immediate opportunity to serve as lead trial counsel for a full caseload of post-conviction cases for indigent inmates. Habeas corpus cases are civil proceedings, but involve criminal law and procedure. The practice provides an excellent opportunity to build trial experience quickly — laying a foundation for handling various types of litigation or advanced legal work. We provide extensive training and mentorship to help our attorneys develop essential skills for providing exceptional client representation. Lead Counsel Training and Mentorship Attorneys are trained and mentored by Supervising Attorney Jade Saginor, who has handled numerous trials and contested hearings as lead counsel over nine years. She utilizes the firm’s case management and trial preparation systems, developed over 26 years by Managing Attorney Damon Kirschbaum and others. Through hands-on experience, direct training, and structured mentorship, attorneys will develop advocacy skills, case strategy expertise, and client communication techniques vital for litigation practice. Remote Position This is, and always will be, a fully remote position. The firm has supported remote attorneys for over seven years. Attorneys are never required to work in an office but may use our conference room in Manchester as needed. Location Requirement While the position is remote, applicants must reside in or near Connecticut. You must be available to visit incarcerated clients regularly and appear in Connecticut courts as needed. Compensation Salary range :

$113,000 - $146,900 per year Benefits Disability insurance Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and resume in PDF format to

jobs@kirschbaumlaw.com . In your cover letter, explain why this position appeals to you and why you believe you would be a good fit. Also, mention that you saw this posting on this platform. We kindly ask that you do not call, mail, or visit our office without an invitation. Rest assured, all submitted materials will be reviewed carefully. We will contact you if your profile matches our needs. Responsibilities : Communicate with incarcerated clients by mail and telephone Visit incarcerated clients in Connecticut prisons Review and organize case file materials from prior counsel Identify and analyze potential legal claims Collaborate with private investigators and expert witnesses Draft petitions for writs of habeas corpus Prepare for habeas corpus trials Serve as lead trial counsel in habeas corpus proceedings Qualifications : Must be admitted to practice law in Connecticut Honest and trustworthy Highly intelligent Highly organized and industrious Strong computer skills Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills Dedicated to providing exceptional representation to indigent inmates Aim to become and remain an exceptional trial attorney About the Company Kirschbaum Law Group, LLC is a Connecticut-based firm with an office in Manchester. The firm has two divisions: private client practice (Medicaid planning, estate administration, elder law, probate litigation) and assigned counsel practice (criminal defense and habeas corpus). The firm is led by Damon Kirschbaum, with key team members including Amy Kirschbaum, Anna-Liisa Nixon, and Jade Saginor.

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