Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal Defense Attorney
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Portland, OR
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Practice Area: Criminal Law - Defense, Job Type: Attorney,
Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 2 Years, Job Overview: A law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of criminal defense experience, proficiency in handling complex cases at the federal, state, and local levels, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. The Criminal Defense Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel, representing clients in court, and managing various aspects of criminal cases.Job Duties:Advise clients on their rights and draw up relevant legal documents about their cases.Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients, providing counsel and advising on optimal legal strategies.Manage court appearances, trials, and related activities, including drafting motions, conducting legal research, and interviewing witnesses.Analyze probable case outcomes based on knowledge of legal precedents.Effectively manage the workload of multiple cases concurrently.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, strategize case goals, and gather information from witnesses and experts.Requirements:2-5 years of Criminal Defense Experience.Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.A team player with a collaborative mindset.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Education:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Admission to the State Bar.Certifications:State Bar admission.Skills:Strong legal research and analytical skills.Excellent oral and written communication abilities.Ability to strategize and work collaboratively within a team.Proficient in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.High-level interpersonal skills.Job Location: Portland, ORBenefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more. This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.
Firm Type: Law Firm, Experience: 2 Years, Job Overview: A law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to join their team in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of criminal defense experience, proficiency in handling complex cases at the federal, state, and local levels, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team. The Criminal Defense Attorney will be responsible for providing legal counsel, representing clients in court, and managing various aspects of criminal cases.Job Duties:Advise clients on their rights and draw up relevant legal documents about their cases.Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients, providing counsel and advising on optimal legal strategies.Manage court appearances, trials, and related activities, including drafting motions, conducting legal research, and interviewing witnesses.Analyze probable case outcomes based on knowledge of legal precedents.Effectively manage the workload of multiple cases concurrently.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, strategize case goals, and gather information from witnesses and experts.Requirements:2-5 years of Criminal Defense Experience.Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels.A team player with a collaborative mindset.Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Exceptional interpersonal skills.Education:Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.Admission to the State Bar.Certifications:State Bar admission.Skills:Strong legal research and analytical skills.Excellent oral and written communication abilities.Ability to strategize and work collaboratively within a team.Proficient in English; bilingual in Spanish is a plus.High-level interpersonal skills.Job Location: Portland, ORBenefits: The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, an attractive compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more. This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.
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