Senior Trial Attorney — Criminal Defense

Job overview

The Senior Trial Attorney — Criminal Defense role is onsite in Sacramento, CA, and pays $160,000–$200,000 per year. Michael & Associates is expanding its criminal defense practice to the West Coast and describes a mission to provide exceptional advocacy and personalized client service. The attorney takes primary responsibility for significant criminal matters from arraignment through trial, protecting the rights of accused clients. The role contributes to the firm’s Sacramento practice through courtroom advocacy and collaboration with attorneys, investigators, and support staff.

What you'll do

• Handle significant criminal matters from arraignment through trial
• advocate for clients in California courts
• engage with juries
• collaborate with attorneys, investigators, and support staff
• provide personalized client service.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior trial attorney

criminal defense

trial advocacy

sacramento ca

michael & associates

california bar

full-time

$160k–$200k/year

client advocacy

courtroom

career growth

401(k) matching

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company matching
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid time off
• performance-based spiffs and incentive opportunities.

Why this role

Requires 7+ years of criminal defense experience in California courts and active membership in the California Bar. The posting lists 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, and performance-based incentives.

About the employer

Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.