Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for representing clients in criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels, providing strategic legal counsel, and advocating for clients' rights.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and options in criminal matters.
• Draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and appeals.
• Attend pretrial hearings and trials on behalf of clients, ensuring effective representation.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to assess case strengths and weaknesses.
• Interview witnesses and gather evidence to support clients' defense strategies.
• Prepare clients for depositions and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategies and legal tactics.
• Manage workload effectively, prioritizing tasks and deadlines.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar, in good standing.
• Proven experience handling complex criminal cases.
• Strong understanding of criminal law and legal procedures.
• Excellent courtroom and advocacy skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

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.