1-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview:

A law firm is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of Criminal Defense experience and possess the skills necessary to handle complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels. The firm is located in Newark, NJ, and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more.

Job Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights in various matters and draft legal documents related to their cases.
• Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and provide post-hearing advice on optimal legal strategies.
• Manage court appearances, trials, motion drafting, witness interviews, and legal research.
• Analyze probable case outcomes based on knowledge of legal precedents.
• Effectively manage the workload of assigned cases.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to determine potential case benefits.
• Accrue additional evidence to support clients' cases or counter prosecution charges.
• Prepare clients for depositions, defining essential goals of case strategy.
• Gather information from witnesses and relevant experts supporting client positions.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of Criminal Defense experience.
• Proven experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Team player mentality, open to collaboration and strategizing with fellow associates.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to strategize and work collaboratively within a team.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (preferred).
• High level of interpersonal skills.

Job Location:

Newark, NJ

Benefits Offered:

The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more.

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