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 matters including motions to vacate, expungements, and court appearances.

What you will do

• Advise the 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, drafting motions, interviewing clients, and performing legal research
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
• Manage workload of cases
• Provide legal analysis for clients to determine possible case benefits

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 their fellow associates
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Nice to have

• Experience with immigration law is highly desirable
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred

Benefits

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

About the company

The United Firm, A.P.C. is an established firm in the Rancho Cucamonga area. It is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.