Senior Defense Attorney

3 weeks ago


San Jose, California, United States The Matian Firm, APC Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Criminal Defense Attorney to join our team at The Matian Firm, APC. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney to further their career with a rapidly expanding firm in the San Jose area.

As a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney and be responsible for managing your caseload, client interaction, and collaboration with our Criminal Defense Team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up legal documents about their case
  • Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients on 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 workload of cases
  • 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 clients' positions

Qualifications:

  • At least 4-5 years of Criminal Defense Experience
  • Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local level
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Benefits:

  • Up to $130,000 salary
  • Benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance)
  • Excellent compensation package
  • Paid parking
  • Paid time off

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and 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.



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