Criminal Defense Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to join their firm in Orange, CA. This role is a promising opportunity that offers valuable experience and career advancement in a collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and perform various legal tasks, including court appearances and legal document preparation. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, alongside paid parking and time off.

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow associates.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents related to their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies post-hearing.
• Manage court appearances, trials, draft motions, and conduct witness interviews.
• Perform legal research and analyze probable case outcomes using legal precedents.
• Provide legal analysis to determine potential case benefits for clients.
• Gather additional evidence to support clients' cases or counter prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses and experts.

Skills

Strong analytical and research skills

Excellent communication and negotiation abilities

Proficient in legal document drafting and case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Criminal Defense Attorney in Orange, CA. This role offers a promising opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain valuable experience and advance their career within an established firm. The attorney will manage their caseload, engage in client interactions, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents related to their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies post-hearing.
• Manage court appearances, trials, draft motions, and conduct witness interviews.
• Perform legal research and analyze probable case outcomes using legal precedents.
• Provide legal analysis to determine potential case benefits for clients.
• Gather additional evidence to support clients' cases or counter prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses and experts.

Requirements

• Experience handling criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow associates.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

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 and case management.

Benefits

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