Criminal Defense Attorney
- Pay
- $80,000 – $120,000 per year
- Location
- San Francisco, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Listed
- 31 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- bar admission
- criminal litigation
- pretrial motions
- legal research
- trial preparation
Also useful
- Spanish language
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
About the role
We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position 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 in the San Francisco area. As the Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate 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 clients 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 complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
- A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary
Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.
Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
From The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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