Criminal Defense Attorney
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · San Jose, CA
Posted 29 days ago · $80,000-$120,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 50% of The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
- high 91 stale, 0 reposted of 119 open
- Hiring momentum
- 157 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC.
About this role
The Associate Criminal Defense Attorney will manage a caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. Responsibilities include advising clients, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, conducting legal research, and preparing clients for depositions. This position offers significant opportunities for growth within a premier law firm in San Jose.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC as an employer.
What you need
- Admitted attorney
- Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a caseload and client interactions
Nice to have
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Team player open to collaboration
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Excellent compensation package
- Paid parking
- Paid time off
Worth weighing
- Pay range is broad and may be exceeded based on experience
- Opportunity for growth is emphasized, but specifics are not detailed
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Listed by The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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