Junior Criminal Defense Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APCThe United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APCLos Angeles, 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 during pretrial hearings and trials. They are also responsible for drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and preparing clients for depositions.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate degree and possess active bar admission. Demonstrated interest in criminal defense through clinics, internships, or volunteer work is required.

Key skills

Criminal defenseLegal researchCase managementCourt appearancesDrafting motionsClient interactionLegal analysisWitness interviewingTrial preparationDeposition preparationCase strategyInterpersonal skillsBilingual

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Education requirements

postgraduate degree

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 within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Entry-Level Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Los Angeles area. As the Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Entry-Level Attorney will manage a 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 Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics, volunteer work, or internship experience Juris Doctorate degree Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered) A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload Experience with Case Management Software is preferred Pay Range: $80,000-$100,000 Pay range can 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 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. 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.

Requirements

  • Criminal defense
  • Legal research
  • Case management
  • Court appearances
  • Drafting motions
  • Client interaction
  • Legal analysis
  • Witness interviewing
  • Trial preparation
  • Deposition preparation
  • Case strategy
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Bilingual

Benefits

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

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