Criminal Defense Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm specializing in criminal defense is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to clients facing criminal charges. The successful candidate will have a strong background in criminal defense, possess excellent analytical and communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to manage a diverse caseload.

Job Details:

• Advise clients on their legal rights in criminal matters and draft relevant legal documents for their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients, providing strategic advice following each hearing.
• Manage court appearances, trials, and other legal proceedings, including drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research.
• Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Effectively manage the workload of criminal cases and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Provide in-depth legal analysis to clients, evaluating potential case benefits and risks.
• Accrue additional evidence to support clients' cases or arguments against prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions, determine case strategy goals, and gather information from witnesses and experts.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of Criminal Defense Experience.
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Strong team player open to collaboration with fellow associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing membership with the State Bar Association.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to strategize and work effectively within a team.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) preferred.

Job Location: Denver, CO

Benefits offered: The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a competitive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and other additional perks.

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.