Criminal Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC. is seeking an admitted attorney for a Criminal Defense Attorney role in Los Angeles to join our premier firm with substantial growth opportunities.

The Associate will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney and manage caseloads, client interaction, and collaborate with our Criminal Defense Team. Responsibilities include advising clients, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, motions, witness interviews, and legal research,

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise the client on their legal rights and draft documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies after hearings.
• Manage court appearances, trials, motions, interviewing witnesses, and legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes using knowledge of precedents.
• Manage caseload workload.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits for clients.
• Gather evidence to support the client’s case or challenge prosecutions.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses and experts.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Team player

Job description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promisingCriminal Defense Attorney position in Los Angeles 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. As the Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The 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 their 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

• Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates

Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service

Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

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

Here at 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! As a Criminal Defense Attorney, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while learning alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.

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.

As set forth in The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.