Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

A law firm in Orange, CA, is seeking a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney, the Senior Criminal Defense Attorney will manage their caseload, handle client interactions, and collaborate with the Criminal Defense Team.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents for their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide post-hearing advice on strategies.
• Manage court appearances, trials, motion drafting, witness interviews, and legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Efficiently manage the workload of assigned cases.
• Provide legal analysis to determine possible case benefits.
• Gather additional evidence to support clients' cases or refute prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions, establish essential case strategy goals, and gather information from relevant witnesses and experts.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience in Criminal Defense.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Fluency in Spanish.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with fellow associates.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage workload efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in case management software.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off and other additional benefits.