Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an admitted attorney for an entry-level criminal defense position in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers promising opportunities for growth within an established law firm.

The attorney will manage a caseload, engage in client interactions, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. Bilingual candidates in English/Spanish are preferred, along with a Juris Doctorate degree and active bar admission.

Qualifications

• Interest in criminal defense law demonstrated through clinics, volunteer work, or internships.
• Active bar admission or awaiting admission.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage a caseload effectively

Proficiency in legal research and analysis

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted attorney for an entry-level criminal defense position in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers a promising opportunity for growth and experience within an established firm. The attorney will manage a caseload, engage in client interactions, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Interest in criminal defense law demonstrated through clinics, volunteer work, or internships.
• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Active bar admission or awaiting admission.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience with case management software preferred.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree.

Certifications

Active bar admission.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Benefits

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