Senior Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking a dedicated Senior Criminal Defense Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in criminal defense, handling complex cases at the federal, state, and local levels. Fluency in English and Spanish is required to communicate effectively with a diverse clientele.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up legal documents related to their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings, represent clients, and provide post-hearing advisories on case strategies.
• Manage court appearances and trials, draft motions, interview witnesses, and conduct legal research.
• Analyze potential case outcomes based on legal precedents.
• Efficiently handle a diverse workload of criminal cases.
• Provide thorough legal analysis to clients to assess potential case benefits.
• Gather additional evidence to support client cases or challenge prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and strategize case goals, gathering insights from witnesses and experts.

Requirements:

• 4-5 years of experience in Criminal Defense.
• Proven track record in handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Team player mindset with a willingness to collaborate and strategize with fellow associates.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and case management software.

Benefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, competitive compensation, paid parking, paid time off, and more.

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 the fields of 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 and 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.