TX Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

Dunham & Jones Law

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Austin, TX Until 8/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted March 18, 2026 Last posted March 18, 2026
Job description

Dunham & Jones Attorneys at Law, P.C. is a well established Texas criminal law firm, with offices in Amarillo, Austin, Bryan/College Station, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denton, Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, Killeen/Harker Heights, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, Plano, San Antonio, and Waco.  


We are seeking dynamic individuals who thrive from taking initiative and are eager to meaningfully contribute to the growth and development of the firm. This is a career path opportunity ideal for visionary attorneys.


As an associate attorney, you will be responsible for proactive client care and providing exceptional quality service in the handling of your cases. We are seeking candidates who will derive meaning and fulfillment in being a fierce legal advocate for their clients, who is a strategist and has outstanding analytic and evaluation skills to successfully negotiate the best possible outcome for clients.


We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes a 401 (k) plan with employer match, health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability, paid time off as part of our discretionary leave program, paid professional dues and CLEs, and an in-house mentoring program.  


Recent law school graduates who have successfully passed the bar are enthusiastically encouraged to apply.


*Please note which of the offices listed you are interested in.

**Only applicants granted an interview will be contacted.

About this role

Summary

Handle criminal defense cases, provide client advocacy, and negotiate case outcomes.

Job title

TX Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

law

Location requirements

Austin, TX, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

client carelegal strategycase negotiationanalytic skills

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

criminal lawdefenseclient carenegotiationstrategy
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

On-site City