Description:
At A Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney we are a reputable and growing criminal defense firm focused on building solid defense strategies for the arrested and accused throughout the greater Los Angeles area, Orange County, and surrounding areas.We are a family-oriented law firm with a fun and friendly atmosphere geared toward employee growth and improvement. We strive to help our employees excel in their work through guidance, training, and support.
Attorneys at MLG must strive to advocate zealously on behalf of their clients. Attorneys are expected to work with their legal assistant to communicate well and consistently with their clients about their case. Attention to detail and being well organized are expected from all attorneys at MLG. Professional appearance and decorum are expected both in the courtroom and the office. Attorneys must be able to work well with their co-workers.
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.
- Compensation depends on years of criminal defense experience.
