Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney to join their team.

Job Overview:

The Post-Conviction Relief Attorney will report to the Supervising Attorney and will be responsible for managing post-conviction relief cases, advising clients on legal matters, representing clients in court proceedings, and collaborating with the Post Conviction Relief Team.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload and client interactions under the supervision of the Supervising Attorney.
• Collaborate with the Post Conviction Relief Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.
• Advise clients on their legal rights and draw up legal documents related to their cases.
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, and early termination of probation.
• Experience with immigration law is highly desirable, as this position would involve interactions with both criminal and immigration practices.
• Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and provide clients with advice following each hearing.
• Handle open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firm.
• Manage court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing clients, and conducting legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Manage workload of cases efficiently.
• Provide legal analysis to clients to determine potential case benefits.
• Criminal defense experience or immigration law experience is required.
• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local levels.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Utilize exceptional interpersonal skills in all interactions.

Requirements:

• Criminal Defense Experience or Immigration Law Experience.
• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Case management.
• Trial preparation and representation.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Client advisory and communication.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (preferred).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.
• Additional benefits may be provided.

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.