Post-Conviction Relief Attorney

The United Firm•Orange, CA

About The Position

The United Firm, A.P.C. is seeking an admitted attorney to handle post-conviction relief matters at its Orange County, California firm. This Associate Attorney role offers experience in criminal and immigration law, with opportunities for growth. The attorney will report to the Supervising Attorney, manage a caseload and client interactions, and collaborate with the Post-Conviction Relief team of attorneys and legal assistants. Previous litigation and/or appellate experience is sought. Experience with immigration law is highly desirable but not required.

Requirements

Admitted attorney.
Criminal defense experience or immigration law experience.
Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
Team-oriented and willing to help, strategize, and work with fellow associates.
High-caliber interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous litigation and/or appellate experience.
Immigration law experience is highly desirable but not required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish (strongly preferred, but not required).

Responsibilities

Advise clients on 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 potential strategies.
Handle open criminal cases for other firm attorneys, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing.
Manage court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and perform legal research.
Analyze probable case outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
Manage a caseload and workload.
Provide legal analysis to determine potential benefits to clients' cases.