Entry-Level Attorney

Unitedfirm; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

Unitedfirm in Los Angeles is looking for an Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney to manage caseloads and work with a dedicated team. This role offers exceptional growth opportunities in a premier law firm.

Applicants should hold a Juris Doctorate degree and have an interest in Criminal Defense law. The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000, with various benefits including medical and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Interest in Criminal Defense law from practical experience.
• Active bar admission or law graduates awaiting admission.
• High interpersonal skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and prepare legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice.
• Manage court appearances and conduct legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes using legal precedents.
• Gather evidence and prepare clients for depositions.

Skills

Client advising

Legal research

Trial management

Case analysis

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Entry‑Level Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Entry‑Level Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Los Angeles area. As the Entry‑Level Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Entry‑Level Attorney will manage a caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

• Advise the 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 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 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 the client’s positions

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics, volunteer work, or internship experience
• Juris Doctorate degree
• Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered)
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Pay Range

$80,000‑$90,000 (Pay range can be exceeded based on experience on a case‑by‑case basis)

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid parking, paid time off, and more.

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.