Criminal Defense Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of Criminal Defense experience
  • Proven track record handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels
  • Team-oriented, with a collaborative spirit
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills required

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on legal rights and draft relevant legal documents
  • Represent clients at pretrial hearings and strategize post-hearing actions
  • Oversee court appearances, trials, and legal research
  • Evaluate probable case outcomes based on legal precedents
  • Handle and manage diverse caseloads effectively
  • Conduct legal analysis to identify potential case advantages
  • Gather evidence to bolster client cases and counter prosecution charges
  • Prepare clients for depositions and align case strategies

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Attractive compensation package
  • Paid parking
  • Paid time off
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Collaboration with experienced legal professionals
Full Job Description
We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position in Fresno within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm. As the Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities
  • Advise clients 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
  • At least 3 years of Criminal Defense Experience
  • Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with our fellow associates
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Pay Range: $80,000.00 to $120,000.00

Pay may be higher depending on case-by-case evaluations.

Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC we offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an attractive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! As a Criminal Defense Attorney, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while learning alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.

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