7h ago

Criminal Defense Associate Attorney

Sacramento, CA

$80k-$90k / year

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πŸ’Ό About This Role

You'll manage a caseload of serious felony and federal cases while collaborating with a dedicated Criminal Defense Team. You'll advise clients on legal rights, attend pretrial hearings, and perform legal research to build strong case strategies. This role offers opportunity to grow within a premier law firm.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents
  • Attend pretrial hearings and advise on case strategies
  • Manage court appearances, trials, motions, and legal research
  • Accrue additional evidence to support client's case

πŸ“‹ Requirements

  • At least 7-15 years of Criminal Defense Experience
  • Trial experience is highly preferred
  • Experience handling complex criminal cases at federal, state, and local level

✨ Nice to Have

  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Team player with strong interpersonal skills

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • πŸ–οΈ Paid Time Off
  • πŸ₯ Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • πŸ’° Excellent compensation package
  • πŸ…ΏοΈ Paid parking
  • πŸ“ˆ Room for growth and advancement

πŸ“¨ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 1-3 weeks Β· AI estimate

  1. 1Phone ScreenΒ· 15-30 min
  2. 2Interview with Supervising AttorneyΒ· 45-60 min
  3. 3OfferΒ· 1-2 weeks

🚩 Heads Up

  • Requires 7-15 years experience but titled as Entry-level
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