Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Title: Post-Conviction Relief Attorney
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:
A leading law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated and experienced Post-Conviction Relief Attorney to join their growing team. This position offers significant opportunities for professional development within a supportive and collaborative environment. The Post-Conviction Relief Attorney will manage a caseload involving post-conviction relief matters, including motions to vacate, expungements, and reductions in sentences, and will play a vital role in the firm’s criminal and immigration law practices.

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and prepare legal documents for post-conviction cases
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, such as motions to vacate, expungements, and motions for sentence reductions or early termination of probation
• Attend motion hearings and advise clients on strategy following hearings
• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing
• Prepare legal motions, perform client interviews, and conduct legal research
• Analyze potential outcomes based on legal precedents
• Manage case workload efficiently while maintaining high levels of client communication
• Provide legal analysis to help clients assess the potential benefits of their cases

Requirements:

• Experience in criminal defense or immigration law, with a preference for familiarity with post-conviction relief matters
• Proven ability to handle criminal cases at the state and local levels
• Strong teamwork abilities and willingness to collaborate with fellow associates
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus, though not required

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice law in California

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills:

• Criminal law and immigration law expertise
• Legal research and writing proficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent client management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parking
• Career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

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.