Criminal Defense Attorney

The role

The 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.

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
• Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
• Team player open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to exceptional client service

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Attractive compensation package
• Paid parking
• Paid time off

About the company

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is a premier law firm. It is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment.