Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney — LA Growth Path

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 and vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Los Angeles is seeking an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney position. The candidate will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney, manage a caseload, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants to grow within the firm.

Responsibilities include advising clients on legal rights, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and

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
• 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

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

Skills

Active bar admission

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Los Angeles is seeking an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney position. The candidate will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney, manage a caseload, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants to grow within the firm.

Responsibilities include advising clients on legal rights, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and