Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Title: Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm in Victorville, CA is seeking a licensed attorney to join its legal team in the area of post-conviction relief. This opportunity offers a dynamic platform to engage in complex matters spanning both criminal and immigration law. The role offers significant responsibility, collaborative engagement with a skilled team, and the chance to make meaningful impacts in clients’ lives through strategic legal advocacy. The ideal candidate brings courtroom experience, legal acumen, and a collaborative spirit.

Duties:

• Provide legal guidance to clients and draft legal documents related to post-conviction and criminal matters

• Handle post-conviction motions, including motions to vacate, expungements, sentence reductions, and early probation terminations

• Represent clients in court for motion hearings, arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing

• Collaborate with both criminal defense and immigration teams on cases involving overlapping legal issues

• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and assess case strategies

• Analyze outcomes using legal precedent and advise clients on potential case resolutions

• Maintain client communication and manage an individual caseload effectively

• Participate in strategic team discussions and case development with other attorneys and legal assistants

Requirements:

• Admission to practice law in the state of California

• Background in criminal defense or immigration law

• Experience managing cases in state and local courts

• Capacity to work independently while engaging collaboratively with colleagues

• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills

• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) preferred

• Proven ability to maintain professionalism and empathy in client interactions

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active California Bar membership

Skills:

• Litigation and motion practice experience

• Familiarity with criminal procedure and post-conviction processes

• Understanding of immigration consequences tied to criminal convictions (preferred)

• Effective courtroom presence and persuasive communication

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to collaborate across legal functions

Job Location:

• Victorville, California

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Paid parking

• A supportive work environment with professional growth opportunities

• Work alongside a mission-driven legal team focused on justice and client impact

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.