Senior Criminal Defense Attorney – Be a Leader in the Fight for Justice
Location: East Lansing, Michigan (In-office with some flexibility)
Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior-Level (10+ years felony trial experience)
Our Core Values at Ben Hall Law – FASTIE
Fun
We believe work can and should be fun. We work hard, celebrate wins, and bring humor into even the toughest days. While our work is serious, we never lose sight of the importance of enjoying what we do and supporting a culture that’s both productive and positive.
Accountability
We take responsibility for our actions, our outcomes, and our impact—on each other and on our clients. When mistakes happen, we own them, learn from them, and make the necessary changes to ensure they don’t happen again.
Service
We exist to serve our clients, our communities, and the greater public good—with empathy, diligence, and impact.
Teamwork
We succeed together. Every team member plays a role in our clients’ outcomes, and strong collaboration ensures no one carries the load alone. Teamwork means offering help, asking for help, and working together to get the job done right.
Integrity
We do what’s right, even when it’s difficult, inconvenient, or comes at a personal cost—because it’s the right thing to do.
Excellence
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal representation. While mistakes can happen, we treat them as unacceptable, and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of preparation, execution, and follow-through.
Our Culture
Ben Hall Law is committed to excellence without ego, growth without burnout, and relentless advocacy without apology. We represent clients with serious criminal charges—including public employees and high-stakes matters—and take pride in preparing every case to go to trial right from the start.
We also believe that a strong team culture is key to strong client outcomes. We invest in our people, celebrate wins together, and take our work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously.
Ben Hall Law is a rapidly growing law firm with a reputation for relentless representation and high-stakes litigation. We are seeking a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney who’s ready to take on serious felony cases, mentor younger attorneys, and help lead the firm into its next chapter. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in the courtroom, commands respect through preparation, and genuinely cares about getting results for clients.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the defense of complex felony and high-profile criminal cases from intake through trial
- File and argue substantive pretrial motions with confidence and strategy
- Mentor junior attorneys, law clerks, and legal assistants in motion practice, case prep, and trial strategy
- Build strong relationships with clients, opposing counsel, investigators, and experts
- Handle jury trials independently, including voir dire, cross-examination, and closing argument
- Collaborate with the managing attorney on firm growth and practice development strategies
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of criminal defense or prosecution experience, with extensive felony trial work
- Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
- Confidence in court and composure under pressure
- Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff is a plus
- Licensed to practice in Michigan, or eligible for admission
- Mastery with motion-heavy litigation—we don’t plea cases by default
- Aligned with our FASTIE values and excited to be part of a collaborative, mission-driven team
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: Based on experience and qualifications
- 401(k) with up to 4% match
- Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance — all fully covered for the employee
- PPO and HDHP plans with HSA options
- Dependents may be added to insurance at the employee’s expense
- Four weeks PTO and one week of sick time for professional staff
- Paid holidays
- Bonus eligibility based on performance and firm profitability
- Access to the Ben Hall Law suite at Ford Field
- Occasional firm-paid travel and retreats
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- criminal defense or prosecution: 9 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
