Criminal Defense Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 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 dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney in San Jose, CA. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within an established firm. The attorney will manage their caseload, engage with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, be admitted to practice law in California, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The role offers several benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents.
• Gather evidence to support clients' cases.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

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

Duties

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Gather evidence to support clients' cases.
• Prepare clients for depositions and gather information from witnesses.

Requirements

• Experience with complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Team player open to collaboration and strategizing.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

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