Criminal Defense Attorney — High-Impact Trials

BCG Attorney Search; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Criminal Defense Attorney to manage a diverse caseload, advise clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

You will handle pretrial hearings, trials, and depositions, draft motions, and conduct legal research while upholding the highest standards of client service and ethical practice. The position offers courtroom experience, mentorship, and professional development within a respected

Qualifications

• JD degree and active California bar.
• At least 1 year of criminal defense experience.
• Experience handling complex federal, state, and local cases.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice post-hearing.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and draft motions.
• Conduct witness interviews and perform legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents.
• Provide legal analysis to determine case benefits.
• Gather additional evidence to support client cases.
• Prepare clients for depositions and develop case strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in California

Job description

BCG Attorney Search in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Criminal Defense Attorney to manage a diverse caseload, advise clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

You will handle pretrial hearings, trials, and depositions, draft motions, and conduct legal research while upholding the highest standards of client service and ethical practice. The position offers courtroom experience, mentorship, and professional development within a respected