Criminal Defense Attorney

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the San Jose area. As the Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case

Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies

Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research

Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents

Manage the workload of cases

Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits

Accrue additional evidence to support clients' cases or for arguments against the prosecution's charges

Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy, and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support clients’ positions

Qualifications

Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels

A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required

Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary

Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.

Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.