Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid parking.

Paid time off.

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Jose, CA seeks an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to manage a varied caseload, engage with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal staff. This role offers opportunities to advance within an established firm.

The successful candidate will handle federal, state, and local matters, draft motions, interview witnesses, and provide strategic legal analysis while upholding the highest professional standards.

Qualifications

• JD degree required and CA Bar admission.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft relevant legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and draft motions.
• Interview witnesses and conduct legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Gather additional evidence to support clients' cases.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney in San Jose, CA. This role offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career within an established firm. The successful candidate 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 relevant legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and draft motions.
• Interview witnesses and conduct legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Gather additional evidence to support clients' cases.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses.

Requirements

• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficient in legal document drafting.

Benefits

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