Criminal Defense Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm in Rancho Cucamonga seeks a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, advising clients, and preparing legal documents. The firm provides excellent benefits and a supportive environment for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Parking

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and prepare legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and manage court appearances.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using legal precedents.

Skills

Team Player

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Job description

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We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising 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. 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 Attorney's 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 prosecution's 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

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

Salary: $90,000.00 - $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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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