We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Entry Level Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with a established firm in the Bakersfield, Fresno, and San Jose areas. As the Associate 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 Attorney’s and legal assistants.
Responsibilities
- Advise 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 best strategies
- Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research
- Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
- Manage workload of cases
- Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
- Accrue additional evidence to support clients case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges
- Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client’s positions
Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics or 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
More Information and to apply:
- Bakersfield (Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000)
- Fresno (Pay Range: $80,000-$90,000)
- San Jose (Pay Range: $70,000-$100,000)
Posted: September 20, 2024