Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · Los Angeles, CA
Posted 15 days ago · $80,000-$100,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 15 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 Entry-Level Criminal Defense Attorney will manage a caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants. Responsibilities include advising clients on their legal rights, attending pretrial hearings, managing court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research. This role offers a chance to gain valuable experience and grow within a premier law firm in Los Angeles.
- benefits
- 3/5
- 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
- Juris Doctorate degree
- Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission will also be considered)
- Demonstrated interest in Criminal Defense law from Law School clinics, volunteer work, or internship experience
- Ability to manage a caseload
- Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
- A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates
Nice to have
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
- Experience with Case Management Software is preferred
What you get
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Excellent compensation package
- Paid parking
- Paid time off
- Opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals
Worth weighing
- Pay range can be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis
- The role is entry-level, which may limit immediate responsibilities and decision-making authority
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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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