The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

Represents clients in immigration and criminal cases

Criminal Defense Attorney

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Full-timeBakersfield, CA, USA$80k - $120k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must be an admitted attorney.
At least 1 year of criminal defense experience is required.
Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels is required.
The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents concerning their cases.
Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients after each hearing about the best strategies.
Manage court appearances and trials, draft motions, interview witnesses, and perform legal research.
Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
Manage the workload of assigned cases.
Provide legal analysis to clients to determine possible case benefits.
Accrue additional evidence to support clients’ cases or arguments against prosecution charges.
Prepare clients for depositions, determine essential case-strategy goals, and gather supporting information from witnesses and experts.
Manage caseloads and client interactions while collaborating with criminal defense attorneys and legal assistants.

Desired Qualifications

Bilingual English/Spanish ability is preferred but not required.
Experience helping, strategizing, and working collaboratively with fellow associates is preferred.

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Associate 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 Bakersfield/Kern area. As the Criminal Defense Associate 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 the client 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 the client's case 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 the client’s positions

Qualifications

At least 1 year of Criminal Defense Experience
Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service

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

Pay ranges can vary depending on experience on a case-by-case basis.

Why Join The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.:

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.

About the Company

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora

Represents clients in immigration and criminal cases

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora represents individuals and families in immigration and criminal-defense matters. Its attorneys advise clients, prepare legal filings and appear in court, supported by legal assistants and administrative teams that coordinate documents, appointments and client communications. The practice serves clients through offices in multiple U.S. cities, combining local court experience with collaboration among attorneys across the firm. Its work includes immigration proceedings, criminal cases and legal issues that require coordination between those two practice areas. Established in 2015, the firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and previously operated as The Matian Firm.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Koreatown, CA
Founded: 2015

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