Senior Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Senior Criminal Defense Associate Attorney for their Sacramento, CA office. Here's a detailed job description:

Job Overview:

The Senior Criminal Defense Associate Attorney will provide expert legal counsel to clients facing federal, state, and local criminal charges. They will manage all aspects of criminal defense cases, from pretrial hearings to trial, while maintaining high professionalism and legal expertise.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up legal documents related to their case
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide strategic advice following each hearing
• Manage court appearances trials, draft motions, interview witnesses, and conduct legal research
• Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage the workload of cases efficiently and effectively
• Provide comprehensive legal analysis to clients to determine potential case benefits
• Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or refute prosecution charges
• Prepare clients for testimony and strategize case goals
• Gather information from witnesses and experts to support the client's positions

Requirements:

• 7-15 years of Criminal Defense Experience
• Trial experience is highly preferred
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels
• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish is strongly preferred
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar (active and in good standing)
• Additional certifications or specialized training in criminal defense are advantageous

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously
• Proficiency in legal software and research tools
• Ability to adapt to changing legal landscapes and case dynamics

Benefits Offered:

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an excellent compensation package, 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.