Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Sacramento seeks a Criminal Defense Associate Attorney to manage a demanding felonies and federal cases docket. The role emphasizes client interaction, trial preparation, and collaboration with a team of attorneys and paralegals.

You will handle pretrial hearings, draft motions, interview witnesses, and conduct detailed legal research to build strategic defenses. A JD and CA bar license are required, with 7–15 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• JD required; active California bar license.
• 7–15 years of criminal defense experience.
• Trial experience highly preferred.
• Experience with complex federal, state, and local criminal cases.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred; strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and draft motions.
• Interview witnesses and conduct legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes using precedents; provide legal analysis.
• Gather evidence to support client cases and prepare testimony.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Caseload management

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Criminal Defense Associate Attorney in Sacramento, CA. The attorney will manage a caseload involving serious felony and federal cases, reporting to the Supervising Attorney. They will engage in client interactions and collaborate with a team of attorneys and paralegals.

Duties

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice post-hearing.
• 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 evidence to support client cases.
• Prepare clients for testimony and gather supporting information.

Requirements

• 7 to 15 years of criminal defense experience.
• Trial experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload effectively.

Benefits

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