Criminal Defense Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team in Seattle, WA.

Job Overview:

The Criminal Defense Attorney will be responsible for advising clients on their legal rights, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, drafting motions, and providing legal analysis to determine case strategies.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights 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, and trials, draft motions, interview witnesses, and perform legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage the workload of cases effectively
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
• Accrue additional evidence to support clients' cases 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 client's positions

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of Criminal Defense Experience
• Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Washington State Bar Association or eligibility for reciprocity

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Excellent compensation package
• Paid parking
• Paid time off
• And more.

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