Associate Criminal Defense Attorney

Profile

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience: 4-10+ years of Criminal Defense experience (required)
• License/Certification: Must be admitted to Practice Law in California
• Travel required (must have a car, active DL, and car insurance)
• Client management and interaction skills
• Extremely detail oriented, organized, able to multitask and handle cases from the onset through completion
• Poised, polished and professional in self-appearance, courtroom demeanor as well as with clients, and work product
• Ability to communicate effectively and have good negotiation skills
• Remain in good standing with the State Bar of California
• MUST BE admitted to practice in California
• Criminal defense experience in misdemeanor, felony, resentencing, post-conviction,’ some trial experience, plus an assortment of contested motions in California. Willing to train the right candidate with less than 1 years’ exposure
• Familiar with DUI and vehicle-related crimes, including DMV-APS hearings
• Outstanding work product
• Case evaluation and strategic analysis
• Work with minimal or no supervision
• Tech savvy/computer literate
• Time management

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attending daily court appearances at various courthouses.
• Handling the following types of cases: misdemeanors, felonies, and post-convictions.
• Visiting clients in jail when necessary or required.
• Conducting jury trials.
• Legal researching and writing: Motion writing, blog, articles, etc.
• Attending and conducting DMV-APS hearings.
• Performing case evaluation and strategic analysis of cases.
• Conducting client consultations.
• Complying with all of the firm’s policies and procedures, and with all federal, state, and local laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance 
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Parking
• On-Site Gym
• Casual in-office attire
• Family environment
• Access to company credit card for business expenses
• Mentorship by state bar certified expert in criminal law

Firm provides monthly reimbursement of mileage.

Compensation depends on years of criminal defense experience.

Company info

Manshoory Law Group, APC