Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

A law firm in Modesto, CA, is seeking an Associate Criminal Defense Attorney to join their practice. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of criminal cases, providing comprehensive legal support, advice, and representation to clients under the guidance of the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. This role demands a strong background in criminal defense across various legal jurisdictions, including federal, state, and local levels. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly preferred.

Job Duties:

• Report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney.
• Manage a comprehensive caseload, ensuring timely progression and adherence to all legal standards.
• Regularly interact with clients, advising on legal rights and case specifics.
• Draw up legal documents pertinent to each case.
• Attend pretrial hearings and provide post-hearing strategies and advice to clients.
• Handle court appearances, trials, motion drafting, witness interviews, and extensive legal research.
• Analyze potential outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Provide detailed legal analysis to identify any potential benefits for clients.
• Collect additional evidence to bolster client cases or counteract prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and refine overall case strategies.
• Gather critical information from witnesses and experts to support the client's legal position.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in criminal defense.
• Experience in handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong legal analysis and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills for client and team interactions.
• Proficiency in legal research and understanding of criminal law.
• Ability to manage high-pressure situations and sensitive information discreetly.

Benefits:

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

This position offers a significant opportunity for a dedicated and skilled attorney passionate about criminal defense, looking to advance their career in a supportive and dynamic environment. The firm values dedication to client service and justice, providing ample resources and support for professional development.

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.