Criminal Defense Attorney at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Client Interaction, Trial Management, Motions Drafting, Witness Interviewing, Legal Analysis, Evidence Accrual, Case Strategy, Team Collaboration, Interpersonal Skills, Bilingual

Industry

Law Practice

Description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Contra Costa area. As the Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants. Responsibilities Advise the client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents Manage the workload of cases Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or for arguments against the prosecution's charges Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support the client’s positions Qualifications Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis. Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now! The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

The Associate Criminal Defense Attorney will manage their caseload and client interactions while collaborating with the Criminal Defense Team. Responsibilities include advising clients, attending hearings, managing court appearances, and performing legal research.