Criminal Defense Attorney
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
Salary undisclosed
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Description
We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position in Los Angeles 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. As the Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The 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 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
- Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
- A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates
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Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service
Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- paid time off
About this role
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to join their Los Angeles office as an Associate, reporting to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. This role offers hands-on experience across the full spectrum of criminal defense work—from client counseling and case strategy to courtroom representation, motion drafting, witness interviews, and legal research. You'll manage your own caseload while collaborating with a team of fellow attorneys and legal assistants, handling cases at federal, state, and local levels.
The position calls for an attorney with demonstrated experience in criminal defense and strong interpersonal skills who can work effectively within a team environment. You'll be expected to provide thorough legal analysis, prepare clients for depositions, develop case strategy, and build evidentiary support for your clients' positions. This is a full-time, in-office role with a salary range of $80,000 to $120,000 annually.
The firm offers a standard benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and paid parking. If you're looking to advance your criminal defense career within an established firm with room for growth, this role provides the opportunity to do so while working alongside experienced professionals.
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