Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Title: Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm in Monterey, CA, is seeking a qualified Criminal Defense Associate Attorney to join their growing legal team. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage criminal defense cases, provide expert legal advice to clients, and collaborate with a dedicated team of attorneys and legal assistants. The ideal candidate will bring experience, dedication, and a passion for criminal defense law to deliver the highest level of service to clients.

Duties:

• Offer legal counsel to clients regarding their rights and legal standing in criminal defense matters.
• Draft legal documents pertinent to each case.
• Represent clients at pretrial hearings and provide strategic advice following each hearing.
• Manage court appearances, trials, motion drafting, and witness interviews.
• Conduct thorough legal research to analyze case outcomes based on legal precedents.
• Oversee a personal caseload, ensuring timely and efficient management of each case.
• Provide detailed legal analysis for clients, assessing potential case benefits.
• Gather and present evidence supporting the client’s defense or countering the prosecution’s charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and collaborate with witnesses and experts to strengthen the client's position.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in criminal defense law.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, providing support and strategic insights to colleagues.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Bar membership in the state of California.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research abilities to predict case outcomes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to handle multiple cases simultaneously with keen attention to detail.
• Proficiency in collaborating with legal teams and external experts.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish is a plus.

Job Location:

• Monterey, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and vacation benefits.
• Paid parking.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing firm.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment with room for advancement.

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.