Entry Level Criminal Defense Attorney

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201-500 employees

California's Leading Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury.

Company Overview

The Matian Firm, APC, also known is a premier law firm headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles and supplemented by our companion branches in San Jose, Ontario, and Fresno. While our primary service arenas are criminal defense and immigration, our experienced and dedicated cadre of attorneys has roots in many diverse fields of law. Our professional reputation is as zealous advocates. Our clients know us as caring, concerned and committed to compassionately ushering them through the complexities of the legal system. We employ an abundant support staff that aids our lawyers in the field while assuring that every call to the office is answered and every client concern addressed. Despite this binding commitment to superior legal work supported by excellent customer service offered at a competitive price, our offices are filled with energy and verve.

Locations

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Experience Level

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Requirements

Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics or volunteer work or internship experience
Juris Doctorate degree
Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered)
A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Responsibilities

Advise 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 best strategies
Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research
Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
Manage workload of cases
Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
Accrue additional evidence to support clients case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges
Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client's positions

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 a established firm in the Bakersfield area. As the Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage a caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorney’s and legal assistants.

Responsibilities

Advise 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 best strategies
Manage court appearance, trail, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses and performing legal research
Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
Manage workload of cases
Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
Accrue additional evidence to support clients case or for arguments against the prosecutions charges
Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client’s positions

Qualifications

Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics or volunteer work or internship experience
Juris Doctorate degree
Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered)
A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

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 that, benefits(medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as an Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within’ the legal industry.

The Matian Firm, 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.