Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

A law firm in Stockton, CA, is seeking an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to join their robust team. This position will involve direct reporting to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney and will require managing a diverse caseload, interacting with clients, and actively participating in all stages of criminal defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in criminal defense, including handling complex cases at federal, state, and local levels. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish are preferred to manage a diverse clientele effectively.

Job Duties:

• Report directly to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney.
• Manage a comprehensive caseload of criminal defense cases.
• Maintain regular interaction with clients, advising them on their legal rights and the details of their cases.
• Draw up legal documents related to each client's case.
• Attend and represent clients at pretrial hearings, advising them on the best legal strategies.
• Manage court appearances, trial proceedings, and draft motions.
• Conduct interviews with witnesses and perform extensive legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using a deep knowledge of legal precedents.
• Provide legal analysis to uncover any potential case benefits and strategize accordingly.
• Accrue additional evidence to support clients’ cases or counteract prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and establish essential goals for case strategies.
• Gather information from witnesses and important experts to support the client's legal positions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in criminal defense.
• Proven track record of managing complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of California.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Excellent legal analysis and critical thinking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for managing client relations and working collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and formulating defense strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and personal days.

This role is suited for a motivated and experienced attorney eager to further their career in criminal defense, offering the chance to work on challenging cases in a dynamic and supportive environment. The firm is committed to justice and client satisfaction, providing an ideal professional growth and development setting.

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.