Entry-Level Attorney

The role

The Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney will manage a caseload and client interaction. You will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney and collaborate with the Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

What you will do

• 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

Required qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics, volunteer work, or internship experience
• Juris Doctorate degree
• Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered)
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with our fellow associates
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• A record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload

Nice to have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Experience with Case Management Software

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• excellent compensation package
• paid parking
• paid time off

About the company

The United Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer. They are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.