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Associate Criminal Defense Attorney
Los Angeles, CA

Skills and Qualifications:

Experience: 4-10 years of Criminal Defense experience (required)
License/Certification: Must be admitted to Practice Law in California
Travel required (must have a car, active DL, and car insurance)
Client management and interaction skills
Extremely detail oriented, organized, able to multitask and handle cases from the onset through completion
Poised, polished and professional in self-appearance, courtroom demeanor as well as with clients, and work product
Ability to communicate effectively and have good negotiation skills
Remain in good standing with the State Bar of California
MUST BE admitted to practice in California
Criminal defense experience in misdemeanor, felony, resentencing, post-conviction,’ some trial experience, plus an assortment of contested motions in California. Willing to train the right candidate with less than 1 years’ exposure
Familiar with DUI and vehicle-related crimes, including DMV-APS hearings
Outstanding work product
Case evaluation and strategic analysis
Work with minimal or no supervision
Tech savvy/computer literate
Time management

Duties and Responsibilities:

Attending daily court appearances at various courthouses.
Handling the following types of cases: misdemeanors, felonies, and post-convictions.
Visiting clients in jail when necessary or required.
Conducting jury trials.
Legal researching and writing: Motion writing, blog, articles, etc.
Attending and conducting DMV-APS hearings.
Performing case evaluation and strategic analysis of cases.
Conducting client consultations.
Complying with all of the firm’s policies and procedures, and with all federal, state, and local laws.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance 
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid Parking
On-Site Gym
Casual in-office attire
Family environment
Access to company credit card for business expenses
Mentorship by state bar certified expert in criminal law

Firm provides monthly reimbursement of mileage.

Compensation depends on years of criminal defense experience.






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