Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

A law firm seeking a Criminal Defense Associate Attorney in Redwood City, CA, is seeking a qualified candidate to join their team. Here's the job description:

Job Overview:

The Criminal Defense Associate Attorney will provide legal counsel to clients facing criminal charges, represent them in court proceedings, and strategize to achieve favorable outcomes for their cases.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and options in criminal matters
• Draft legal documents about clients' cases
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide post-hearing advice
• Manage court appearances, trials, and drafting motions
• Conduct interviews with witnesses and perform legal research
• Analyze potential case outcomes based on legal precedents
• Manage the workload of cases efficiently
• Provide legal analysis to clients regarding potential case benefits
• Gather additional evidence to support clients' cases or challenge the prosecution's charges
• Prepare clients for depositions and determine case strategy goals
• Collaborate with fellow associates in strategizing and case management

Requirements:

• Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong team player attitude
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar (active and in good standing)

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar (active and in good standing)

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis
• Courtroom litigation skills
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal research databases

Benefits Offered:

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.