Entry-Level Attorney (Criminal Defense)

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Entry-Level Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Bakersfield/Kern area. As the Criminal Defense Associate 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 the 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 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 1 year 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 your fellow associates
   
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
   
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service

Pay Range: $80,000 to $90,000 annually

Pay ranges can vary depending on experience on a case-by-case basis.