Entry-level Criminal Defense Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APCThe United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APCRancho Cucamonga, California, United States
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Posted

9/1/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$80k - $100k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The attorney will manage a caseload, conduct legal research, and represent clients in pretrial hearings and trials. They are also responsible for drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and providing strategic legal analysis to clients.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be admitted attorneys with experience handling criminal cases at federal, state, and local levels. Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to exceptional client service are required.

Key skills

Criminal defenseLegal researchCase managementClient interactionDrafting motionsPretrial hearingsWitness interviewingLegal analysisCourt appearancesTrial preparationClient serviceLegal strategy

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Education requirements

professional certificate

About The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

Industry

Law Practice

Employees

423

Type

Self-Owned

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C. is one of the nation’s most esteemed law firms, with over 1,200 dedicated employees and more than 160 highly skilled associate attorneys working across 12 offices nationwide. The firm delivers unparalleled legal expertise across diverse fields such as Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Immigration Law, Criminal Defense, and Civil Rights. Recognized with prestigious awards like Super Lawyers | Rising Stars, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Lawyers, 10 Best Law Firms, Client Satisfaction, and Avvo’s Client Choice Award, The United Firm is driven by a mission to provide exceptional, client-centered advocacy and to pursue justice for those facing life’s most challenging situations.

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Job categories

Legal

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.

Requirements

  • Criminal defense
  • Legal research
  • Case management
  • Client interaction
  • Drafting motions
  • Pretrial hearings
  • Witness interviewing
  • Legal analysis
  • Court appearances
  • Trial preparation
  • Client service
  • Legal strategy

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid parking
  • Paid time off

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