Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in criminal defense, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage a heavy caseload effectively. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up legal documents related to their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide strategic advice following each hearing.
• Manage court appearances and trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Manage a workload of cases, ensuring timely and effective handling.
• 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 critical experts that support the client’s positions.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of Criminal Defense Experience.
• Experience handling complex federal, state, and local criminal cases.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.
• A team player open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates.
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Excellent compensation package.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.
• Additional benefits as provided by the firm.

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.