Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview:

A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join its growing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels. With remote work flexibility, candidates must be located in the Bay Area (San Jose or surrounding cities) to attend in-person court appearances as required. This role provides ample room for career growth and the chance to work closely with an experienced team of legal professionals.

Location:

• Monterey, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and responsibilities, and draft legal documents related to their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings, providing clients with post-hearing advice on strategy.
• Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, conducting witness interviews, and performing legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using legal precedents and other relevant information.
• Manage and prioritize a caseload of criminal defense matters.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to identify possible benefits or risks related to their case.
• Accumulate additional evidence to strengthen client positions or counter the prosecution's charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and collaborate with witnesses and experts to support the case strategy.

Requirements:

• At least 4-5 years of experience in criminal defense.
• Proven track record handling complex criminal cases across federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and contribute to case strategies.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and client management abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
• Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle complex and high-stakes criminal cases.
• Strong courtroom presence and trial experience.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking and paid time off.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a supportive team environment.

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.