Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney

A law firm seeks an Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney in San Jose, CA.

Job Overview:

The Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney will provide legal counsel and representation to clients facing criminal charges. They will handle various aspects of criminal defense cases, including advising clients, attending hearings, managing court appearances, conducting legal research, and preparing legal documents.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up legal documents about their cases
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide post-hearing advice on strategies
• Manage court appearances and trials, draft motions, interview witnesses, and perform legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage the workload of cases effectively
• Provide legal analysis to clients to determine potential case benefits
• Gather additional evidence to support the client's case or counter the prosecution's charges
• Prepare clients for depositions and determine essential case strategy goals
• Handle complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels
• Collaborate with fellow associates in strategizing and working on cases
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to sit for the Bar exam
• Interest in gaining experience in Criminal Defense
• Strong desire to handle complex criminal cases
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in legal research and writing
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to sit for the Bar exam

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Case management
• Trial preparation
• Client counseling
• Written and verbal communication
• Team collaboration
• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) is preferred

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid parking
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits as per firm policy

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.