Criminal Defense Attorney – Public Safety Clients | San Diego, CA- 386814

Overview

Criminal Defense Attorney – Public Safety Clients | San Diego, CA

San Diego Criminal Defense Attorney opening (1–6 years). Represent public safety employees and associations in criminal, administrative, and labor matters. Handle critical incidents and after-hours rotations. A standout California legal job with immediate courtroom impact.

Job Details

Base pay range: $100,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Job ID: | Practice area: Criminal Law - Defense | Keywords: criminal defense, indictment, plea bargain, sentencing, white collar crime, federal court, public defender, felony, misdemeanor, habeas corpus, grand jury, FBI investigation, DOJ, arraignment

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in prescheduled rotations for emergency after-hours call-outs.
• Represent clients during critical incidents and urgent responses.
• Develop strategy, advocacy, and negotiations across forums.
• Coordinate with association stakeholders and investigators.
• Maintain precise client communication and documentation.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of experience in criminal law or related areas.
• Licensed to practice law in California (California Bar required).
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and crisis-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Composure under pressure and sound professional judgment.

Culture & Firm Appeal

Join a mission-driven team focused on protecting public safety professionals. The practice blends litigation, emergency response, and strategic counseling—providing meaningful client service, mentorship, and growth within a top-tier law firm caliber environment.

Why This Role Is Unique

• High-impact advocacy for public safety employees and associations.
• First-chair opportunities in time-sensitive criminal matters.
• Training in incident response and cross-disciplinary representation.
• Clear growth path with significant courtroom responsibility.

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