Criminal Defense Attorney

The role

The Criminal Defense Associate Attorney will manage a caseload and client interactions. 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 and draw up legal documents
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on 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 possible case benefits
• Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or arguments against prosecution
• Prepare clients for depositions
• Determine essential goals of case strategy
• Gather information from witnesses and important experts

Required qualifications

• Admitted attorney
• At least 1 year of Criminal Defense Experience
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A commitment to exceptional client service

Nice to have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

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

About the company

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is an established firm in the Bakersfield/Kern area. It is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment.