Criminal Defense Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parking

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is looking for an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to join their expansive team in Phoenix. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and the chance to handle complex criminal cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in criminal defense and strong interpersonal skills.

As part of a collaborative team, you'll manage your own caseload, interact with clients, and advise them on legal rights. The firm provides excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance, an attractive compensation package, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Criminal Defense Experience.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• High-level interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents.
• Manage court appearances and advise clients.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using legal precedents.
• Prepare clients for depositions.

Skills

Criminal Defense Experience

Legal Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense 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 a established firm in the Phoenix area. As the Associate Criminal Defense 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 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 best strategies
• Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage workload of cases
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
• Accrue additional evidence to support clients case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges
• Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client’s positions

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Criminal Defense Experience
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state and local level
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that, benefits(medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as an Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!

The Matian Firm, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.