Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Overview:

A well-established law firm is seeking a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney to join their team in Murrieta, CA. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with experience in criminal and/or immigration law to gain valuable experience in post-conviction relief matters, including motions to vacate, expungements, and related issues. The Post-Conviction Relief Attorney will work closely with other attorneys and legal staff, report directly to the Supervising Attorney, and manage a caseload of post-conviction relief cases.

Location:

• Murrieta, CA 

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and prepare legal documents for post-conviction relief cases.
• Handle post-conviction relief matters, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce sentences, and early termination of probation.
• Engage in both criminal and immigration law, as this role may involve cases with connections to immigration issues.
• Attend motion hearings and provide strategic guidance to clients following each hearing.
• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing.
• Draft motions, attend court appearances, conduct legal research, and interview clients.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents and provide clients with advice on potential case benefits.
• Organize and manage a caseload efficiently while ensuring timely progress in each case.

Requirements:

• Experience:
  • Criminal defense or immigration law experience, especially in post-conviction relief cases.
  • Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local levels.
• Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage and move cases forward effectively.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
  • Collaborative team player who works well with associates.
• Languages:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred, but not required.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar admission (law graduates awaiting admission may also be considered).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within the legal industry.

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.