Associate Attorney (Criminal Defense)

Associate Attorney (Criminal Defense)

Location: Rancho Cucamonga • On-site

Expectations

Handle your own caseload from arraignment to resolution under senior mentorship. 

• Appear daily in court/DMV.
• Draft motions, conduct legal research.
• Cultivate referral network.

Credentials: CA Bar, 0–5 years experience, passion for criminal defense.

Job Description:

Great opportunity for a recent law school graduate or young attorney seeking to gain experience and interested in an opportunity in our Rancho office. My Rights Law, a California based law firm focused on Criminal / DUI Defense and Injury Law, is seeking an associate with integrity, skills and confidence needed to thrive in a growing practice. This is a criminal defense position in a criminal defense focused firm. If you are not looking for a career in criminal defense law, we are probably not the right firm for you.

To succeed in this role, a successful candidate will need to have results orientation, enthusiasm for criminal law (and experience in criminal law, can be based on practice internship or clinical program during law school), and strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position provides a unique opportunity for an attorney to gain both training and experience with a criminal defense firm.

Key Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Maintain case files and appear in court and DMV hearings daily representing clients accused of crimes
• Meet regularly and communicate effectively with clients
• Obtain appropriate case related materials, including case files from prior counsels, materials from court clerks, court reporters, police departments, prosecutors, and other sources
• Conduct effective legal research
• Identify and evaluate potential issues and defenses to raise
• Draft petitions and motions and court related documents
• Handle litigation, including hearings and trials on behalf of clients
• Develop new business via building a referral network and actively engaging in developing the firm’s name recognition throughout Southern California
• Jail Visits

Qualifications:

• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy helping people
• Be self-motivated, intellectually curious and possess a strong work ethic
• Enjoy continuous learning in a fast-paced and friendly work environment

Compensation:

• Based on experience

Universal Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• CLE/professional-development stipend
• Team lunches, wellness events, and occasional office dogs

How to Apply

Email cover letter & résumé (PDF) with subject “Associate Attorney (Criminal Defense) – [Your Name]” to resume@myrightslawgroup.com. Include salary expectations and earliest start date.

Equal Employment Opportunity

My Rights Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences.