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

Bakersfield, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Client Interaction, Case Management, Legal Analysis, Motions Drafting, Witness Interviewing, Pretrial Hearings, Team Collaboration, Bilingual, Interpersonal Skills, Exceptional Client Service

Industry

Law Practice

Description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Associate 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 a established firm in the Bakersfield area. As the Criminal Defense Associate 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 Attorney’s and legal assistants. Responsibilities Advise 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 best strategies Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents Manage workload of cases Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits Accrue additional evidence to support clients case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client’s positions Qualifications At least 1 year of Criminal Defense Experience Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local level A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service Pay Range: $80,000 to $120,000 annual salary Pay ranges can vary depending on experience on a case-by-case basis. Why Join The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.: Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C., we offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an attractive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! As a Criminal Defense Attorney, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while learning alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.

Responsibilities

The Associate 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.