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 Francisco 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 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
- 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 that 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 is seeking an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to join their San Francisco office and build a career within an established firm known for growth and mentorship. You'll manage your own caseload while working under a Managing Attorney, handling the full scope of criminal defense work—from client counseling and motion drafting to trial preparation, witness interviews, and legal research across federal, state, and local matters. The role demands someone comfortable with complex cases who can analyze precedent, develop case strategy, and collaborate effectively with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.
The position suits attorneys with prior experience in criminal defense who are strong communicators and genuinely collaborative. Bilingual English/Spanish capability is preferred but not required. The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parking, and paid time off, with a salary range of $80,000–$120,000 that can be exceeded based on experience. This is an in-office role designed for someone ready to deepen their criminal defense practice within a supportive, growing organization.
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