Crimmigration Associate Attorney

Unitedfirm; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Unitedfirm is seeking a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney in Rancho Cucamonga to gain invaluable experience in criminal and immigration law. Candidates should be team players with criminal defense or immigration law experience and are encouraged to apply.

The role involves advising clients, managing post-conviction relief cases, and attending motion hearings. The position comes with a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
• A team player open to collaboration with fellow associates.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draw up legal documents.
• Responsible for post-conviction relief cases.
• Attend motion hearings and advise clients post-hearing.
• Handle open criminal cases and manage court appearances.
• Perform legal analysis and manage case workload.

Skills

Criminal Defense Experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promisingPost-ConvictionRelief/Crimmigration Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law and further their career with an established firm in the Rancho Cucamonga area. As the Post-Conviction Relief Attorney, you will report to the Supervising Attorney. We’re looking to add an attorney with previous litigation and/or appellate experience to join our team and handle post-conviction relief. The Post-Conviction Relief Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Post-Conviction Relief Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred, but not required
• Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber

Pay Range: $80,000 to $110,000 annual salary

Pay ranges can be exceeded depending on experience on a case-by-case basis.

Here at The United Firm A.P.C., we offer benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more!Come work as a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.

The United Firm, A.P.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.