Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney — Growth & Benefits (LA)

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Los Angeles is seeking an admitted Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney to join a premier firm with significant room for growth. This position offers exposure to jury trials, client interactions, and collaboration with a skilled criminal defense team.

As an Entry-Level Attorney, you will manage a caseload, engage with clients, and work under the supervision of the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney to build your career within a respected legal team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics, volunteer work, or internship experience.
• Juris Doctorate degree and active bar admission; graduates awaiting admission may be considered.
• Team player open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to move cases forward.
• Experience with Case Management Software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise the client on their legal rights and draft case documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings and advise clients on strategies after hearings.
• Manage court appearances, trials, motions, witness interviews, and legal research.
• Analyze probable case outcomes using precedents.
• Manage workload across multiple cases and client meetings.
• Provide legal analysis to determine potential case benefits for the client.
• Gather additional evidence to support the client’s position against charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and coordinate with witnesses and experts.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Case Management Software

Job description

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Los Angeles is seeking an admitted Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney to join a premier firm with significant room for growth. This position offers exposure to jury trials, client interactions, and collaboration with a skilled criminal defense team.

As an Entry-Level Attorney, you will manage a caseload, engage with clients, and work under the supervision of the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney to build your career within a respected legal team.