Criminal Defense Attorney

Overview We\'re looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position in Fresno within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Criminal Defense Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm. As the Criminal Defense 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 clients 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 3 years 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 our fellow associates Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber Pay Range: $80,000.00 to $120,000.00 Pay may be higher depending on case-by-case evaluations. Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC 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, APC 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. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. 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