Criminal Defense Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

A premier law firm in San Jose seeks a dedicated Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to manage caseloads and interact with clients. This position offers opportunities for career growth and collaboration within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have experience in complex criminal cases and excellent interpersonal skills. Competitive annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $120,000, with excellent benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience handling complex criminal cases.
• Strong team player willing to collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and prepare legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and strategize with clients.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes based on legal precedents.

Skills

Legal analysis

Client advising

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

Job Overview

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 an established firm in the San Jose 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 clients 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 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 clients' cases 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 clients’ positions

Qualifications

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

Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary

Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.

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 benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a 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 United Firm | La Liga Defensora, 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.