Trial Attorney

DCD LAW; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DCD Law in Los Angeles seeks a Trial Attorney for a full-time, on-site role. You will manage a criminal defense caseload from intake to resolution with direct client contact and strategic litigation, and you will support staff to ensure timely filings and high standards of advocacy.

Your duties include court appearances for arraignments, pretrial hearings, motions and trials; witness interviews, depositions, discovery review, and negotiations with prosecutors.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2–3 years of experience in criminal defense.
• Strong foundation in criminal law and procedure, with ability to analyze statutes, case law, and evidentiary issues.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, including suppression motions, pretrial motions, and sentencing memoranda.
• Proven ability to appear in courts for hearings, negotiations, and client advocacy across various stages of the criminal process.
• Demonstrated skill conducting and managing trials, including jury selection, opening statements, witness examination, and closing arguments.
• Experience handling depositions or formal witness examinations, and effectively using testimony in case strategy.
• Active license to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar.
• Prior criminal defense or litigation experience preferred, including work on DUI, violent crime, or other felony and misdemeanor matters.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, strong negotiation abilities, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and maintain organized, detailed case files.
• Spanish language proficiency is highly beneficial to serve a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Manage a criminal defense caseload from intake through resolution.
• Interview clients, conduct legal research, develop case strategy, and prepare motions and pleadings.
• Appear in court for arraignments, pretrial hearings, motions, and trials.
• Conduct witness interviews and depositions; negotiate with prosecutors.
• Review discovery, evaluate evidence, and advise clients on legal options and risks.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and collaborate with support staff.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Negotiation

Legal research

Client interviews

Spanish language

Trial preparation

Education

Active license to practice law in California

Job description

Company Description

DCD Law is a criminal defense firm with a decade of experience representing individuals across the community in both English and Spanish. The firm has successfully resolved over 1,000 cases, providing strong defense for clients facing DUIs, violent crimes, sex crimes, and a wide range of other charges. DCD Law is committed to protecting clients’ constitutional rights and upholding the presumption of innocence. The team emphasizes thorough case preparation to pursue dismissals, reduced charges, or acquittals, while maintaining direct attorney access for clear communication and personalized attention throughout the legal process.

Role Description

The Trial Attorney role is a full-time, on-site position based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. The attorney will manage a criminal defense caseload from intake through resolution, including client interviews, legal research, case strategy development, and preparation of motions and other pleadings. Daily responsibilities include appearing in court for arraignments, pretrial hearings, motions, and trials, conducting witness interviews and depositions, and negotiating with prosecutors. The role involves reviewing discovery, evaluating evidence, advising clients on legal options and risks, and maintaining accurate case documentation. The attorney will also collaborate with support staff to ensure timely filings and uphold high standards of advocacy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2-3 years of experience
• Strong foundation in criminal Law and procedure, with the ability to analyze statutes, case law, and evidentiary issues.
• Experience drafting and arguing Motions, including suppression motions, pretrial motions, and sentencing memoranda.
• Proven ability to appear in Courts for hearings, negotiations, and client advocacy across various stages of the criminal process.
• Demonstrated skill conducting and managing Trials, including jury selection, opening statements, witness examination, and closing arguments.
• Experience handling Depositions or formal witness examinations, and effectively using testimony in case strategy.
• Active license to practice law in California and in good standing with the State Bar.
• Prior criminal defense or litigation experience preferred, including work on DUI, violent crime, or other felony and misdemeanor matters.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills, strong negotiation abilities, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and maintain organized, detailed case files.
• Spanish language proficiency is highly beneficial to serve a diverse client base.