Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Title: Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in Victorville, CA is seeking a dedicated and experienced Post-Conviction Relief Attorney to join its growing legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on complex cases involving post-conviction relief while gaining valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law. The attorney will work closely with other legal professionals, managing their caseload and contributing to collaborative team efforts.

Duties:

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents related to post-conviction relief cases
• Handle a variety of post-conviction cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, and early termination of probation
• Attend motion hearings and provide clients with strategic legal advice post-hearing
• Assist with ongoing criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, plea negotiations, and sentencing
• Conduct legal research, prepare motions, interview clients, and represent clients in court
• Analyze legal precedents to predict case outcomes
• Collaborate with the firm's legal team on criminal and immigration cases

Requirements:

• Previous experience in criminal defense or immigration law
• Proven ability to handle criminal cases at the state and local levels
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and provide strategic legal counsel
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are highly preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Admitted to practice law in the state of California

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities
• Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and a client-focused approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently

Job Location:

• Victorville, CA

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid parking
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within the firm
• A supportive work environment focused on inclusivity and diversity

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.