Criminal Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid parking

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is looking for a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney in Rancho Cucamonga. This position offers a great opportunity for career advancement within a premier law firm.

As an Associate Attorney, you'll be responsible for advising clients, managing court appearances, and analyzing case outcomes. The salary ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 yearly, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to client service.
• Team player who collaborates with fellow associates.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft related documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and counsel clients on strategies.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and legal research.
• Analyze probable case outcomes based on legal precedents.
• Accrue additional evidence to support client cases.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Court appearances

Legal analysis

Client advisement

Job description

We’re looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position in Rancho Cucamonga 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.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents related to 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 against the prosecution’s charges
• Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and 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 fellow associates
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service

Compensation and Benefits

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

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parking, paid time off, and opportunities for career advancement.

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.