Entry-Level Investigations Attorney

Job Overview:
An esteemed law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an Entry-Level Investigations Attorney. This role presents a valuable opportunity for a dedicated attorney to gain experience and advance their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will manage a caseload and interact with clients while working alongside a dynamic Criminal Defense Team.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft necessary legal documents.
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide strategic advice following each hearing.
• Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, and conducting witness interviews.
• Perform legal research and analyze potential case outcomes based on legal precedents.
• Manage a workload of cases and provide legal analysis for clients.
• Accumulate additional evidence to support clients’ cases and counter prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions, determining essential goals and gathering supporting information from witnesses and experts.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law through law school clinics, volunteer work, or internships.
• Juris Doctorate degree.
• Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered).
• Strong team player with a willingness to collaborate and strategize.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage a caseload and move legal cases forward.
• Experience with Case Management Software preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar admission (or pending).

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to analyze and strategize based on legal outcomes.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple cases effectively.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

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.