Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Jose, CA, is seeking a skilled and motivated Post-Conviction Relief Attorney. This opportunity is ideal for an Associate Attorney looking to gain valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law while advancing their career. The position offers the chance to work closely with a team of experienced attorneys and legal assistants, managing a caseload of post-conviction relief cases, and providing legal counsel to clients under the guidance of a Supervising Attorney.

Location:

• San Jose, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and prepare legal documents related to their cases.
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, and early termination of probation.
• Collaborate across criminal and immigration law practices as required.
• Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and provide follow-up advice on strategies.
• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing.
• Conduct court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and perform legal research.
• Analyze legal precedents to evaluate probable outcomes of cases.
• Manage a caseload and provide legal analysis to assess case benefits for clients.

Requirements:

• Experience in criminal defense or immigration law.
• Proven experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach with fellow associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Expertise in criminal defense or immigration law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Legal research and drafting abilities.
• Client relationship management.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple cases effectively.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.

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 the fields of 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 and 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.