Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

BCG Attorney Search

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parking
Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA, seeks an admitted attorney for an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney role. You will manage a caseload, consult with clients, and work with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Requirements include JD and California license, with experience in complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; strong writing, research, and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

  • Experience with complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents.
  • Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies.
  • Manage court appearances, trials, and legal research.
  • Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents.
  • Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
  • Gather evidence to support client cases.
  • Prepare clients for depositions and gather supporting information.

Skills

Legal research
Legal writing
Negotiation
Interpersonal skills
Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

Job OverviewA law firm seeks an admitted attorney for an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position in San Francisco, CA. This role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience and advance within an established firm. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, engage with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties
  • Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents.
  • Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies.
  • Manage court appearances, trials, and legal research.
  • Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents.
  • Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
  • Gather evidence to support client cases.
  • Prepare clients for depositions and gather supporting information.
Requirements
  • Experience with complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Team player open to collaboration and strategizing.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Paid parking.
  • Paid time off.
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