Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney

A law firm is seeking an Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney with the following responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications:

Job Overview: The Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney will provide legal counsel and representation to clients facing criminal charges, appearing in court proceedings, and conducting thorough legal research to support case strategies.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents about their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings to represent clients and provide post-hearing advisement on optimal strategies.
• Manage all aspects of court appearances, trials, motion drafting, witness interviews, and legal research.
• Analyze potential case outcomes based on legal precedents and develop appropriate strategies.
• Effectively manage the workload of assigned cases to ensure timely and quality representation.
• Provide thorough legal analysis to clients, highlighting potential case benefits.
• Gather additional evidence to bolster the client's case or counter prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions and strategize case goals in consultation with witnesses and experts.
• Gain experience in Criminal Defense, particularly in handling complex federal, state, and local cases.
• Collaborate with fellow associates in team settings, offering and accepting assistance and strategic input.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to waive in.
• Interest in gaining experience in Criminal Defense.
• Strong interest in handling complex criminal cases at various jurisdictional levels.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Location: San Jose, CA

Benefits: 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 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.