Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Title: Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview: A respected law firm located in San Joaquin, CA is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join its growing team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney to advance their career in criminal defense while working with a collaborative group of legal professionals. The role includes the flexibility of remote work and provides ample room for career growth within the firm.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel to clients regarding their rights and obligations in criminal matters.
• Draft and review legal documents related to cases, including motions and pleadings.
• Represent clients at pretrial hearings, providing advice on strategic direction after each appearance.
• Oversee court appearances, trials, motion practice, and witness interviews.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to assess case outcomes based on relevant legal precedents.
• Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring deadlines and client needs are met.
• Assist in gathering and presenting evidence that supports clients’ cases.
• Prepare clients for depositions, guiding them through key case strategies and collecting testimony from witnesses and experts.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in criminal defense law.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating professionalism in client interactions.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Skilled in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent client-facing communication and negotiation abilities.

Job Location:

• San Joaquin, CA (Remote work flexibility available)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance package (medical, dental, and vision).
• Paid parking and paid time off.
• Opportunity for career advancement in a growing law firm.
• Collaborative and supportive 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.