Criminal Defense Attorney - Los Angeles, CA, United States - BCG Attorney Search

Description

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will provide legal counsel, representation, and strategic guidance to clients facing criminal charges at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Advise clients on their legal rights in various criminal matters and draft relevant legal documents for their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients, offering guidance and strategic advice following each hearing.
• Manage court appearances, and trials, draft motions, interview witnesses, and conduct legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases based on knowledge of legal precedents.
• Effectively manage a workload of diverse criminal cases.
• Provide in-depth legal analysis to clients, outlining potential case benefits and risks.
• Accrue additional evidence to support clients' cases or present compelling arguments against prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions, determine essential goals of case strategy, and gather information from witnesses and experts supporting the client's positions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of Criminal Defense experience.
• Proven experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.
• A team player with a collaborative mindset, open to strategizing and working with fellow associates.
• Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent courtroom presence and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management abilities.

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