Criminal Lawyer

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Job Summary: Criminal lawyer responsible for providing legal counseling and defense in criminal matters, representing clients in judicial proceedings, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Key Highlights: 1. Specialized legal counseling and defense in criminal matters 2. Representation in criminal proceedings at all stages 3. Legal risk analysis and assessment of criminal contingencies **Job Profile – Criminal Lawyer** **Job Objective** To provide specialized legal counseling and defense in criminal matters, representing the company or clients in judicial proceedings, fiscal investigations, and procedures related to criminal offenses, ensuring compliance with current regulations and protection of institutional interests. **Main Responsibilities** * Represent clients in criminal proceedings at all stages. * Draft criminal complaints, judicial filings, appeals, and defense strategies. * Attend fiscal hearings, court hearings, and oral trials. * Legally represent the company or clients before the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Judiciary, and other competent authorities. * Conduct legal risk analysis and assessment of criminal contingencies. * Provide preventive legal advice on criminal law and regulatory compliance. * Monitor judicial and fiscal case files. * Coordinate with other departments to gather relevant documentation and information for cases. * Prepare legal reports and status updates on ongoing proceedings. * Keep legal knowledge updated in accordance with regulatory changes and case law. **Requirements** **Academic Qualifications** * Law degree holder and registered member of the Bar Association. * Specialization or diploma in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, or Compliance (preferred). **Experience** * Minimum 3 years of experience in criminal litigation. * Experience attending hearings and managing criminal proceedings. * Prior experience advising companies or law firms is preferred. **Knowledge** * Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure. * Oral litigation. * Legal writing. * Case file and judicial procedure management. * Current Peruvian legal regulations. * Intermediate-level Microsoft Office proficiency. Application Question(s): * How many years of experience do you have in criminal law? * What is your availability to start working? * What are your salary expectations? Work Location: On-site employment