Criminal Defense Attorney (LANCASTER AND KERN COUNTY)

An expanding and well-known Criminal Defense firm serving Southern and Northern California has an immediate need for a self-motivated, professional, and detail-oriented Associate attorney experienced in DUI and Criminal Defense. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established firm specializing only in Criminal Defense with the potential for growth and advancement. We offer a competitive salary and full benefits, including participation in the company’s retirement account.

Responsibilities:

Maintain regular communication with our clients throughout their criminal process.

Investigate the circumstances of their cases, including, but not limited to, legal research, reviewing discovery, and interviewing witnesses.

Prepare legal motions as needed to protect our clients’ rights.

Negotiate with the prosecutors to get the charge(s) against our clients dismissed or reduced.

Represent our clients in court for all pre-trial hearings, preliminary hearings, as well as at trial.

Argue in court for a favorable sentence if our clients are convicted of a crime.

Requirements:

A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Criminal Defense attorney, Public Defender, or Prosecutor.

Must be a team player and be able to practice in a structured environment.

Extremely detail oriented and highly organized.

Self-motivated that is proactive and has initiative.

Strong work ethic and very dependable.

Works well under pressure and able to multi-task

Experience handling preliminary hearing appearances and trials

Since there will be extensive new and current client contact, the successful candidate must possess outstanding attorney-client relation skills.

We offer an excellent salary compensation package that includes significant performance-based bonus opportunities and benefits such as medical, 401K, dental, and vision. Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. Growth opportunities are available for our top performers.

Please submit your resume with availability.

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