Immigration Attorney (Post-Conviction Relief)

The United Firm•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Matian Firm is hiring an admitted Associate Attorney to handle post-conviction relief matters. The attorney will manage a caseload, interact with clients, and collaborate with the Post Conviction Relief team of attorneys and legal assistants. The role offers experience in criminal and immigration law, with opportunities for professional growth. The position reports to the Supervising Attorney. Prior litigation and/or appellate experience is sought, and immigration law experience is highly desirable but not required.

Requirements

Be an admitted attorney.
Have criminal defense experience or immigration law experience.
Have experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
Be a team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with fellow associates.
Have high-caliber interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous litigation and/or appellate experience.
Immigration law experience.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Advise clients about 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.
Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise them after each hearing about strategies.
Handle open criminal cases—including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing—on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firm.
Manage court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research.
Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
Manage a caseload and provide legal analysis to identify possible benefits for clients.