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Macdonald & Cody, LLP

Accounting Clerk

Irvine, CA · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

We are looking for a self-starting entry level Accounting Clerk to assist in handling the-day-to day financial operations for our rapidly growing insurance defense law firm. A successful candidate ...

Haynes and Boone

File Clerk

Orange, CA · On-site

$18/hr

The File Clerk is an entry level position. One to two years of law firm experience preferred. Skills The File Clerk must have excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail; ability to ...

Pérez Law, PC

Associate Attorney - Entry Level

Ontario, CA · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

Training & development Pérez Law is a workers' compensation and personal injury applicant firm serving injured workers across California with offices in Ontario and Pomona. We're looking for a new ...

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Entry-level Criminal Defense Attorney

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
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$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Job description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Entry-level Criminal Defense Attorney position in Rancho Cucamonga 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. As the Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The 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

  • Experience handling criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service

Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

 
Why Join The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.:
 
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.
 
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment.

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