Criminal Defense Associate — Federal & State Caseload (SF)

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San 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

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.