Criminal Defense Attorney
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
$80,000 - $120,000 / year
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Description
We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising 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 an established firm in the San Jose area. 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 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 clients' cases 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 clients’ positions
Qualifications
- Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
- A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary
Pay range may 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. Apply now!
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
About this role
La Liga Defensora, APC is seeking an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to join its San Jose office and work directly under the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. You'll manage your own caseload while collaborating with a team of attorneys and legal assistants on federal, state, and local criminal matters. The role encompasses the full scope of criminal defense work: client counseling, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, motion drafting, witness interviews, legal research, and case strategy development. You'll also handle depositions, gather evidence, and provide clients with analysis of probable case outcomes based on legal precedent.
This position suits attorneys with experience handling complex criminal cases who thrive in a collaborative environment and want room to grow within an established firm. Bilingual English/Spanish capability is preferred but not required. The salary range is $80,000 to $120,000 annually, with potential to exceed that based on experience. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parking, and paid time off.
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