Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

The United Firm is looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position in our Los Angeles office. 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

• At least 1 year of experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service

Salary: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year