Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC•Sacramento, CA

1d•$80,000 - $120,000

About The Position

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Senior Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm. As the Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Supervising Attorney. This Attorney will manage a caseload and will work with serious felony and federal cases. This person will also have client interaction as well as collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorney’s and paralegals. The United Firm, 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.

Requirements

Admitted attorney
At least 7 to 15 years of Criminal Defense Experience
Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state and local level
A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Nice To Haves

Trial experience is highly preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred, but not required

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, trial, 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 testimony; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client’s positions