Criminal Defence Attorney Job Description

Criminal Defence Attorney Job Profile and Description

Criminal defence Attorney is a lawyer appointed by the government to defend a person accused of crime. His job is to reduce the charges filed against his client by considering the rights.

Duties and Responsibilities

• He has to meet the client and know the details of the case.
• He has to represent the client in legal proceedings.
• He has to collect required facts and go through the case meticulously.
• He has to examine witnesses, relatives of client, and other sources.
• He has to visit police station for the case particulars.
• He has to study the case, and struggle to lower the charges on the client.
• He has to direct and provide support to the client at the time of his trial.
• He has to consult the lawyers for reducing the penalty of his client.

Skills and Specifications

• He should be extremely capable and have vast knowledge of law.
• He should have very good interpersonal skills.
• He should be analytical in handling the case.
• He should be matured enough to try to understand the clients mental situation.
• He should have fine knowledge of computer and internet for referring various legal cases online.
• He should be an articulate speaker as he has to speak in front of the judge.
• He should be well-organized and disciplined in keeping records.        
• He should have sharp thinking ability
• He should be a quick observer.
• He should be a good listener who listens to his clients carefully.
• He should have good communication skills and must be ready to work for long and odd hours.

Education and Qualifications

The person aspiring to be a criminal defence attorney should have a degree in law and pass the bar exam to get licence for practicing law.