Criminal Defense Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. in Bakersfield is seeking an admitted Criminal Defense Associate Attorney to join a premier firm with room for growth.

You will manage your caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with our Criminal Defense Team of attorneys and legal assistants. As the Associate Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney, handle trials and pretrial work, and strive for exceptional client service while expanding your career with an

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Criminal Defense Experience.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and collaborating with fellow associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise the client on their legal rights and draw up legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise on strategies.
• Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of precedents.
• Manage the workload of cases.
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine case benefits.
• Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or argue against charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions; gather information from witnesses and experts.

Skills

Team player

Bilingual EN/ES

Job description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Associate Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Bakersfield/Kern area. As the Criminal Defense Associate Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Advise the client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about the case
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies
• Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage the workload of cases
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
• Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or for arguments against the prosecution's charges
• Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy, and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support the client's positions

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Criminal Defense Experience
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service

Pay Range: $80,000 to $120,000 annual salary

Pay ranges can vary depending on experience on a case-by-case basis.

Why Join The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.:

• We offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an attractive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more!

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.