Criminal Defense Attorney

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Los Angeles area.   As the Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Attorney will manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants. This is a remote position with a focus on handling San Jose-based cases.   Responsibilities: - Advise clients on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents related to their case - Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing on 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 a workload of cases - Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits - Accrue additional evidence to support clients’ cases or challenge 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 - Review all discovery, prepare motions, and negotiate with the District Attorney (DA) remotely - Appear in court remotely when possible for San Jose cases    Qualifications: - At least 3 years of Criminal Defense Experience - Experience handling complex criminal cases at the **federal, state, and local level** - A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates - Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred, but not required - Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service - Comfort with remote work; must be comfortable managing cases remotely, including reviewing discovery, preparing motions, and negotiating with the DA remotely.    Salary: Up to $120,000.00 Pay range can be exceeded on a case-by-case basis based on candidate experience     Why Join The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC:   Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C., we offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an attractive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! As a Criminal Defense Attorney, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while learning alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.   The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.