Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

The role

The Post Conviction Relief Attorney will manage a caseload and handle client interaction. This role involves criminal and immigration law work including motions to vacate, expungements, and court appearances.

What you will do

• Advise client on their legal rights and draw up legal documents
• Responsible for post conviction relief cases including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, and early termination of probation
• Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients
• Advise clients following hearings about best strategies
• Handle open criminal cases including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas and sentencing
• Manage court appearances
• Draft motions
• Interview clients
• Perform legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents

Required qualifications

• Admitted attorney
• Criminal Defense Experience or Immigration Law Experience
• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level
• A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Nice to have

• Experience with immigration law
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• excellent compensation package
• paid parking
• paid time off

About the company

The Matian Firm, APC is a growing firm in the Southern California area. It is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.