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Job Description Criminal Defense Attorney: Fairfield & New Haven Counties Territory Are you a new attorney who thinks they chose the wrong practice area? Are you looking for a chance to practice criminal law because you always considered it, but civil or family practice appealed to you out of law school but now you realize that you are not getting joy from that practice? Are you a senior lawyer who can’t imagine 10, 20, or 30 more years of this daily grind and want to get into court, daily, helping people navigate real-world legal problems instead of shuffling motions for a faceless corporate entity that doesn’t bake you cookies when you help them win a case (yes, that happens to us sometimes!) The firm’s legal department is seeking an additional full-time Criminal Lawyer to join its team at its Shelton, CT headquarters. This position is primarily in-office, with limited hybrid flexibility based on professional sensibility and the needs of the clients. The role covers a criminal defense caseload throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties. You must reside in either Fairfield or New Haven County and be willing to commute to courthouses across both judicial districts. We are committed to hiring attorneys who are passionate about helping people, have a ‘no job too big or too small’ mentality, and understand that a person’s experience with the firm does not begin and end in the courtroom. Ruane Attorneys invests in the success and growth of the firm by hiring teammates that not only understand the law but also understand the real-world impact people face when going through a legal matter. This is a perfect opportunity to join a firm with an established team of passionate individuals committed to high standards of representation and client service. Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 yearly Responsibilities: • Serve under the direction of a Pod Leader (a senior paralegal) who manages client assignments within the Pod, • Maintain consistent and proactive communication with clients using firm-approved systems (email, SMS, written correspondence), • Keep timely and accurate file notes in accordance with firm protocols, • Appear in court on behalf of clients for arraignments, pretrials, motions, and other proceedings, • Conduct legal research and draft and file motions as necessary, • Must be an active Bar member in good standing with no pending or prior disciplinary history, • Must reside in Connecticut, • Demonstrated adaptability and calm in high-pressure situations, • Excellent organizational and time-management skills, • Comfortable working independently while supported by a larger team, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement provided), • Comfortable using Macs and legal research tools (Westlaw, Lexis), • 1–20 years of experience preferred, but new attorneys will be trained Compensation Benefits • $100,000 - $125,000 yearly, • Mileage reimbursement, • Medical, dental, and disability insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Up to 50% share of referral revenue for cases you generate on your own initiative Career Growth This role can lead to a variety of long-term opportunities within the firm. Previous coverage attorneys have moved into Pod-based primary attorney positions, litigation-focused roles, and leadership tracks. Whether you’re seeking to grow into a permanent courtroom role or prefer flexibility long-term, we have a path that fits. About Company We are a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Shelton, CT, with offices and attorneys throughout Connecticut. The firm handles all areas of criminal, motor vehicle, and DUI defense. We fight for underdogs daily. Our firm was built on the understanding that comprehensive representation does not begin and end in the courtroom. We want clients to be satisfied with their choice of firm, not just with their choice of attorney. Client service and support staff are dedicated to making the experience of retaining an attorney as smooth as possible and ensuring that no client ever has a question or concern that goes unanswered. It doesn’t matter how good an attorney is if they don’t pay close attention to the wants and needs of the client. We want to make sure that each client is as happy with the experience they have with our firm as they are with the ultimate result of their case. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage Veterans to apply.

Job DescriptionAscension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates. Our global law firm client seeks a Tax Controversy attorney for their New Have, New York or Boston offices. The focus of this role will be representing clients in federal and state tax controversies. While most often this will involve voluntary disclosure cases (such as streamlined foreign offshore filings and IRS Criminal Investigation Voluntary Disclosure Practice submissions) and audits, this role can span the full spectrum of Tax Controversy, including, but not limited to, appeals, fast track mediation, amnesty filings, tax court, collections, and competent authority requests. Key Skills and Experience • Qualified lawyer (minimum 2 years of experience with either a law or CPA firm, no maximum);, • Strong research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills;, • Strong project management capabilities;, • Ability to manage multiple cases and filing deadlines;, • Demonstrable tax controversy experience, e.g., clerkship with Tax Court, prior work experience for or experience representing taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service with a law or CPA firm (such as in an audit, voluntary disclosure or collections matter), or government agency in a civil or criminal tax capacity;, • International tax and reporting experience a plus (ex. FBARs, PFICs, CFCs, trusts, CTA, CRS, FATCA);, • Experience reviewing federal and state income tax returns, including international informational reporting forms, as well as associated documentation, e.g., bank and investment account statements;, • Ability to distill and summarize pertinent information, interpret tax laws, and help resolve clients tax issues related to their individual, entity, trusts & estates, domestic and international tax matters;, • Capability to prepare written responses to governmental authorities;, • Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build rapport with IRS agents and other governmental personnel to favorably settle client tax matters;, • Aptitude with Microsoft Excel and the ability to project tax, interest, and penalty assessments;, • Competent at producing Microsoft PowerPoint entity and flow charts;, • Comfortable with phone, video, and in-person contact with government officials and clients; and, • Strong academic credentials (JD required; LLM, CPA, MS Tax would be a plus), • Admitted in CT (or other state and willing to take/waive into the CT Bar)