Criminal Defense Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney for their Bakersfield, CA office.

Job Overview:

The Criminal Defense Attorney provides legal counsel and representation to clients facing criminal charges. They manage all aspects of the client's case, from pretrial hearings to trial proceedings, while protecting the client's legal rights and interests.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up relevant legal documents about their case
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide post-hearing counsel on optimal legal strategies
• Manage court appearances and trials, draft motions, interview witnesses, and conduct legal research
• Analyze potential case outcomes based on legal precedents and statutes
• Effectively manage the workload of cases, prioritizing tasks and deadlines
• Provide in-depth legal analysis to clients to evaluate potential case benefits
• Gather additional evidence to support the client's case or challenge the prosecution's charges
• Prepare clients for depositions and strategize case goals
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels
• Collaborate with fellow associates, contributing to team strategies and support
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills for effective client communication and relationship-building

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility for reciprocity
• Experience practicing criminal defense law
• Strong knowledge of criminal law and court procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in legal research and case analysis
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Certifications:

• California State Bar membership or eligibility for reciprocity

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Courtroom advocacy and litigation skills
• Case management and workload prioritization
• Written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal relationship-building
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred)

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 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.