Entry-level Criminal Defense Attorney at The United… · Orange…

Summary: The United Firm is a premier law firm seeking an Entry-level Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team. This role offers an opportunity for a dedicated attorney to manage their caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of legal professionals while gaining valuable experience in criminal defense. 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 prosecution's charges - Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support client's positions Required Qualifications: - Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state and local level - A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates - Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber Required Skills: Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Legal Document Drafting, Case Management, Court Appearances, Trial Preparation, Motion Drafting, Witness Interviewing, Federal Criminal Cases, State Criminal Cases, Local Criminal Cases Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, An excellent compensation package, Paid parking, Paid time off