Junior Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Jr. Criminal Defense Associate (Misdemeanor Experience Required)

At The Nieves Law Firm, APC, we believe in creating trusting relationships with clients. Driven by integrity and an unrelenting commitment to success, our mission is to deliver superior results by combining bold strategies, careful preparation, and transparent communication.   We are seeking a full-time Associate Attorney with experience in a private criminal defense setting or a Public Defender's office.

Candidates with jury trial, preliminary hearing, and misdemeanor experience are preferred, but we are willing to coach hardworking and committed team members who have at least 1 year of demonstrable experience with criminal law and restraining order concepts. Candidates must be high-energy and willing to hit the ground running.

The right candidates will be able to manage their time and cases effectively. This is a fast-paced position, but it is ideal for someone who is still committed to providing quality service to every client in the firm at all times, no matter the pace. We are seeking candidates who work hard to produce excellent results.

• Strong oral and written advocacy skills are required.
• Candidates with second language skills are encouraged to apply.

Compensation and benefits include base salary plus contributions to health / dental / vision plans, 401(k), mileage reimbursement, use of company car, bar dues, malpractice insurance, parking, student loan assistance, and other bonuses and benefits.

Compensation : $100,000 - $135,000 yearly, depending on years of experience and criminal defense experience.

Compensation :

$100,000 - $135,000 yearly DOE

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About Company

At The Nieves Law Firm, we take the criminal out of criminal defense. Driven by integrity and an unrelenting commitment to success, our Mission is to deliver superior results by combining bold strategies, careful preparation, and transparent communication. Our firm has been named one of the fastest-growing law firms in the nation by the Law Firm 500 and one of the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the nation by Inc. 5000. Our Founder has been named a Northern California Rising Star Super Lawyer every year since 2016. We attribute our success to our belief that it requires drive to succeed : DRIVE – D omination, R esilience, I ntegrity, V ictory, E xcellence. We are looking for team members who will uphold the same values and provide excellent service to clients.