Associate Attorney (Criminal Defense)

My Rights Law Group; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

My Rights Law Group in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is seeking an associate attorney to handle a caseload from arraignment to resolution under senior mentorship, appearing daily in court and DMV proceedings.

This is ideal for a recent law school graduate or junior attorney with CA Bar admission (0–5 years) who is passionate about criminal defense, skilled in research and client communication, and eager to grow the firm's referral network across Southern California.

Qualifications

• CA Bar admission and 0–5 years experience in criminal defense.
• Passion for criminal defense and willingness to handle cases from arraignment to resolution.
• Excellent communication and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain case files and appear in court and DMV hearings daily for clients.
• Meet regularly and communicate effectively with clients.
• Obtain case materials from court clerks, prosecutors, police, and other sources.
• Conduct effective legal research and draft petitions and motions.
• Identify and evaluate potential issues and defenses to raise.
• Handle litigation, including hearings and trials for clients.
• Develop new business via building a referral network and raising the firm’s name in Southern California.
• Jail visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Education

CA Bar admission

Job description

Handle your own caseload from arraignment to resolution under senior mentorship.

• Appear daily in court/DMV.
• Draft motions, conduct legal research.
• Cultivate referral network.

Credentials: CA Bar, 0–5 years experience, passion for criminal defense.

Job Description:

Great opportunity for a recent law school graduate or young attorney seeking to gain experience and interested in an opportunity in our Rancho office. My Rights Law, a California based law firm focused on Criminal / DUI Defense and Injury Law, is seeking an associate with integrity, skills and confidence needed to thrive in a growing practice. This is a criminal defense position in a criminal defense focused firm. If you are not looking for a career in criminal defense law, we are probably not the right firm for you.

To succeed in this role, a successful candidate will need to have results orientation, enthusiasm for criminal law (and experience in criminal law, can be based on practice internship or clinical program during law school), and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position provides a unique opportunity for an attorney to gain both training and experience with a criminal defense firm.

Key Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Maintain case files and appear in court and DMV hearings daily representing clients accused of crimes
• Meet regularly and communicate effectively with clients
• Obtain appropriate case related materials, including case files from prior counsels, materials from court clerks, court reporters, police departments, prosecutors, and other sources
• Conduct effective legal research
• Identify and evaluate potential issues and defenses to raise
• Draft petitions and motions and court related documents
• Handle litigation, including hearings and trials on behalf of clients
• Develop new business via building a referral network and actively engaging in developing the firm’s name recognition throughout Southern California
• Jail Visits

Qualifications:

• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy helping people
• Be self-motivated, intellectually curious and possess a strong work ethic
• Enjoy continuous learning in a fast-paced and friendly work environment

Compensation:

• Based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CLE/professional-development stipend
• Team lunches, wellness events, and occasional office dogs

My Rights Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.