Offer summary

Qualifications:

Licensed to practice law in California., Experience handling complex criminal cases at various levels., Strong communication skills and a team player mentality., Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred..

Key responsabilities:

Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.

Attend pretrial hearings and negotiate with district attorneys.

Draft motions, conduct legal research, and interview witnesses.

Manage caseloads and maintain communication with clients.

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C, a premier law firm headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles, operates alongside our companion branches throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois. While our primary practice areas are immigration, criminal defense, and personal injury, our experienced and dedicated team of attorneys also has strong foundations in many diverse areas of law. We are known for our zealous advocacy, and our clients recognize us as compassionate, caring, and committed to guiding them through the complexities of the legal system. We employ a substantial support staff that assists our attorneys in the field and ensures that every call to the office is answered and every client concern addressed. Despite our unwavering dedication to superior legal work and outstanding customer service at a competitive price, our offices remain energized and vibrant. Our company’s mission and the ethos of our employees are to ensure, to the absolute best of our ability, that each valued client receives the same focused and personalized attention, along with our unwavering dedication to providing premier legal services. Thanks to the size of our firm, our team of attorneys can exchange ideas, inspire one another, and collaboratively solve challenges. Our success is built on teamwork and a strong commitment to exceptional customer service. We are always eager to welcome individuals who are passionately devoted to the practice of law and the advocacy of those in need.

Job description

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is a fast-growing law firm with 16 offices across 5 states, headquartered in Los Angeles. We focus on criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury, and are known for our passionate advocacy, supportive team culture, and strong growth opportunities.

We are seeking a Remote Criminal Defense Attorney to join our premier law firm. This role offers significant growth opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in an established firm. We are open to Northern & Southern California attorneys (e.g., San Jose, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, Irvine) for a remote position.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases
Attend pretrial hearings, negotiate with DAs, and provide strategic legal advice
Draft motions, conduct legal research, and interview witnesses
Manage your own caseload and maintain client communication
Prepare clients for depositions and trial
Collaborate with the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney and legal support staff

Qualifications

Licensed to practice law in California
Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state and local level
Comfortable with court appearances and case management
Team player with strong communication skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
Passionate about criminal law and fighting for clients

Salary Expectations: $90,000.00-$120,000.00

Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C., we offer excellent benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an attractive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! As a Criminal Defense Attorney, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while learning alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.

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