Post-Conviction Relief Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Post-Conviction Relief Associate Attorney with the following responsibilities and qualifications:

Job Overview:

The Post-Conviction Relief Associate Attorney will handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, and early termination of probation. This role involves advising clients on legal rights, attending motion hearings, managing court appearances, and providing legal analysis for clients.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up legal documents about their case
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, and early termination of probation
• Experience with immigration law is highly desirable
• Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise them on strategies
• Handle open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing
• Manage court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and perform legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage workload of cases and provide legal analysis for clients to determine case benefits

Requirements:

• Experience in Criminal Defense or Immigration Law
• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
• A team player open to helping, strategizing, and collaborating with fellow associates

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently
• Proficiency in legal document drafting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Benefits Offered:

The firm offers benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more.

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.