Immigration Attorney (Post-Conviction Relief)

The United Firm•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

About The Position

The United Firm, A.P.C. is hiring an admitted attorney for a Post-Conviction Relief/Immigration Attorney position in the Rancho Cucamonga area. The Associate Attorney will handle post-conviction relief matters, manage a caseload, and interact with clients, while collaborating with the firm’s post-conviction relief attorneys and legal assistants. The position offers opportunities to develop experience in criminal and immigration law and grow within the firm. The attorney reports to the Supervising Attorney. Prior litigation and/or appellate experience is sought. 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 willing to help, strategize, and work with fellow associates.
Have interpersonal skills of the highest caliber.

Nice To Haves

Previous litigation and/or appellate experience.
Experience with immigration law.
Bilingual English/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 about strategies following each hearing.
Handle open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing, on behalf of other criminal attorneys in 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 workload.
Provide legal analysis to help clients determine possible case benefits.