Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Overview:
An established law firm in Victorville, CA, is seeking a skilled Post-Conviction Relief Attorney to join its growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney with a background in criminal defense or immigration law to gain valuable experience in post-conviction relief. The ideal candidate will have previous litigation or appellate experience and will be responsible for managing a caseload, interacting with clients, and working alongside a dedicated team of legal professionals.

Location:

• Victorville, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and prepare legal documents related to post-conviction relief cases.
• Handle post-conviction relief matters, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce sentences, and early termination of probation.
• Attend motion hearings and provide clients with strategic advice following each hearing.
• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing, as directed by other criminal attorneys.
• Conduct court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and perform legal research.
• Analyze case outcomes using legal precedents and case-specific information.
• Manage a caseload while ensuring that all deadlines and court requirements are met.
• Provide legal analysis and advice to clients on potential benefits and strategies for their cases.

Requirements:

• Experience in criminal defense or immigration law.
• Proven experience handling criminal cases at the state and local levels.
• Ability to collaborate with team members, strategize, and assist other associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a focus on client service and communication.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of post-conviction relief processes, including motions to vacate and expungements.
• Strong criminal defense or immigration law experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and courtroom presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases effectively and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative approach with a client-focused mindset.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

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.