Criminal Defense Attorney (Entry-level)

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

$80K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law via clinics, volunteer work, or internships.
  • Juris Doctorate degree obtained.
  • Active bar admission; graduates awaiting admission may apply.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a collaborative spirit.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  • Superior interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Proven ability to manage a caseload and progress legal cases.
  • Familiarity with Case Management Software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on their legal rights and prepare relevant legal documents.
  • Represent clients at pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice post-hearing.
  • Handle court appearances, trials, drafting motions, witness interviews, and legal research.
  • Evaluate the potential outcomes of cases with knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Oversee and balance the workload across multiple cases.
  • Deliver legal analyses to outline possible advantages for clients' cases.
  • Collect additional evidence to bolster the client's argument against prosecution charges.
  • Assist clients in preparation for depositions and strategy formulation.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Excellent compensation package offered.
  • Paid parking for employees.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
Full Job Description
We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Entry-LevelCriminal 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

Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.

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