Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney:

Job Overview:

The Post-Conviction Relief Attorney will be responsible for handling post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, and early termination of probation. Experience in immigration law is highly desirable as the position involves interactions with both criminal and immigration practices. The attorney will represent clients at motion hearings, provide legal advice following each hearing, and manage open criminal cases. Additionally, they will conduct legal research, draft motions, and analyze probable case outcomes. A team player mindset and strong interpersonal skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents regarding their cases
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, and early termination of probation
• Experience with immigration law preferred, given interactions with both criminal and immigration practices
• Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and provide post-hearing advice
• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing
• Manage court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage workload effectively and provide legal analysis to determine case benefits
• Collaborate with fellow associates and contribute to strategic planning
• Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred

Requirements:

• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local levels
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• Relevant education and certifications in law
• Admitted to practice law in California

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive compensation package
• Paid parking
• Paid time off
• Other benefits as per the firm's policy

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA

This medium-sized firm specializes in immigration, criminal, employment law, and personal injury. Committed to excellent customer service, the firm provides focused personalized attention to every client's needs. The firm consists of highly experienced and aggressive attorneys and associate attorneys who strive to make a difference in immigration law and criminal defense law. The firm has a collaborative teamwork environment where everybody shares ideas, motivates each other, and solves issues together. The firm is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an open and diverse work environment. The legal community has recognized the firm for professional achievements and customer service, including Super Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorney Award, 10 Best Law Firms Client Satisfaction, Avvo's Client Choice Award, and other accolades.