The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · 19 hours ago
Post-Conviction Relief Attorney
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is a premier law firm looking for a dedicated Post-Conviction Relief Attorney to join their team. The role involves managing post-conviction relief cases, advising clients on legal rights, and collaborating with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.
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Responsibilities
Advise the client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case
Responsible for post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, early termination of probation etc
Experience with immigration law is highly desirable, but not required, as this position would have interactions with both criminal and immigration practices
Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies
Handle open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas and sentencing on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firm
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 any possible case benefits
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
An excellent compensation package
Paid parking
Paid time off
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