Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Title:
Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Location:
Redwood City, CA

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in the Redwood City area is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join its growing team. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a talented attorney to advance their career in a dynamic, supportive environment. The role involves managing a caseload, representing clients in court, and collaborating with a skilled team of legal professionals. Remote work flexibility is available, but candidates must be local to the Bay Area to attend in-person court hearings as required.

Duties:

• Provide clients with legal counsel regarding their rights and prepare legal documents for their cases.
• Represent clients at pretrial hearings and offer advice on the best strategies post-hearing.
• Oversee court appearances, trials, motion drafting, witness interviews, and legal research.
• Evaluate potential outcomes of cases, utilizing legal precedents and relevant case law.
• Manage a diverse caseload while ensuring timely and thorough case handling.
• Offer legal analysis to identify case advantages and develop strategies for client success.
• Gather additional evidence to bolster the defense or counter the prosecution’s charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions, define case strategies, and coordinate with witnesses and experts to support the client’s case.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in Criminal Defense.
• Proven track record in handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to team-based strategies.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of criminal law, procedure, and trial preparation.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients and juries clearly and compellingly.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple cases effectively under pressure.
• Proficient in using legal research tools, case management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Location:
Redwood City, CA

Benefits:

• Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid parking.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a supportive legal team.
• A collaborative and inclusive work 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.