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- Develop strategies to support clients at each stage of the legal process
- Act as a mentor to Junior Associates and provide coaching and feedback
- Represent the firm at case management meetings and provide insight into strategy
- Ensure all legal documents are filed within the required deadlines
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- Arrive to work and court dressed appropriately and on time
- Participate in regular goal-setting and performance reviews
- Remain up-to-date on changes to the legal landscape through ongoing training
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- J.D. and be in good standing with the State Bar of California
- Willingness to travel throughout Alameda County and the surrounding Bay Area
- Knowledge of online case management systems
- Dedication to zealously advocating for clients
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Senior Level Attorney - Oakland, United States - The Nieves Law Firm, APC
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Job Description
Job DescriptionCriminal Defense Associate (6+ Years Felony Experience Necessary)
The Nieves Law Firm is focused on fostering trusting relationships with its clientele. We are a dedicated and encouraging team that works to depose the stigma associated with criminal defense. Our aim is to give each defendant the opportunity to reconstruct their reputation while planning for the future. We are seeking a full-time Senior Attorney with over 6 years of criminal defense experience. The candidate's experience must be specifically in criminal defense -- experience in other law practices will not count toward the minimum requirements.
Applicants must possess felony experience in writing motions, attending preliminary hearings, and conducting felony trials. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a superior standard of work and exhibit passionate advocacy for each of their clients. We are looking for enthusiastic and successful people.
Compensation and benefits include base salary plus contributions to health/dental/vision plans, 401K, mileage reimbursement, use of company car, bar dues, malpractice insurance, parking, student loan assistance, and other bonuses and benefits.
$125,000 - $175,000 yearly
Responsibilities:At The Nieves Law Firm, we take the criminal out of criminal defense - our mission is to restore the reputation of individuals who have been accused of crimes and help them plan for a better future. Our firm has been named one of the fastest-growing law firms in the nation by the Law Firm 500 for the past three years in a row. Our managing attorney has been named a Northern California Rising Star Super Lawyer every year since 2016 and The Nieves Law Firm has also been recognized for the past three years as one of the fastest-growing companies owned or managed by Florida State University Alumni. We attribute our success to our belief in our core values of Truth, Restoration, Action, Compassion, and Knowledge and we are looking for team members who will uphold the same values and provide excellent service to our clients.
