Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Post-Conviction Relief Attorney to join its growing legal team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex post-conviction relief matters, gaining valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law. The ideal candidate will have litigation and/or appellate experience and will be responsible for managing a caseload while collaborating with attorneys and legal assistants.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents related to their cases.
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, sentence reductions, and early termination of probation.
• Represent clients in court, including motion hearings and other proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice following hearings.
• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, plea negotiations, and sentencing.
• Draft motions, conduct legal research, and interview clients.
• Analyze case precedents to assess probable outcomes.
• Maintain and manage a caseload efficiently.

Requirements:

• Experience in criminal defense or immigration law.
• Previous experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
• Strong litigation and appellate skills.
• Ability to collaborate and strategize with fellow attorneys.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in good standing with the state bar.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective oral advocacy and courtroom skills.
• Ability to manage a high caseload efficiently.
• Knowledge of both criminal and immigration law is desirable.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career 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 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.