Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

$80K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law through internships or volunteer work.
  • Juris Doctorate degree required.
  • Active bar admission; pending admission will be considered.
  • Strong team player with a collaborative mindset.
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber.
  • Track record of effectively managing legal cases.
  • Familiarity with Case Management Software preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Advise clients on their legal rights and draft necessary legal documents.
  • Represent clients at pretrial hearings and devise post-hearing strategies.
  • Manage court appearances and trials, including drafting motions and interviewing witnesses.
  • Analyze potential case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Maintain and manage a caseload efficiently.
  • Offer legal analysis to clients identifying case benefits.
  • Gather additional evidence to strengthen client cases.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Excellent compensation package.
  • Paid parking and time off.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
  • Collaborative work environment with a supportive team.
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 Fresno 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 our fellow associates
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
  • A record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
  • Experience with Case Management Software is preferred


Pay Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Here at The United Firm A.P.C., we offer benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more!Come work as an Entry-Level 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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