Crimmigration Attorney

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC in Los Angeles seeks a Post Conviction Relief Attorney to join their team. This role is centered around providing legal advice and managing criminal cases following convictions. Preferred candidates have experience in criminal defense or immigration law, with a team-oriented mentality. The position offers an annual salary between $80,000 and $100,000, along with a competitive benefits package including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
• Team-player mentality, facilitating collaboration with associates.
• Ability to analyze legal precedents for case outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft related documents.
• Handle post-conviction relief cases including motions to vacate.
• Attend hearings and provide strategy advice post-hearing.
• Manage criminal cases for other attorneys and draft motions.
• Conduct legal research and provide clients with legal analysis.

Skills

Experience in criminal defense

Experience in immigration law

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in English/Spanish

Job description

Job Overview

We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Post Conviction Relief Attorney (Crimmigration) 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 Southern California area. As the Post Conviction Relief Attorney, you will report to the Supervising Attorney.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents related to their cases.
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, and early termination of probation.
• Leverage immigration law experience, if available, to support cross‑practice collaboration.
• Attend motion hearings and advise clients on strategy following each hearing.
• Manage open criminal cases for other criminal attorneys, including arraignments, pre‑trials, pleas and sentencing.
• Draft motions, interview clients, and conduct legal research.
• Analyze probable outcomes using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Maintain workload and manage case caseload efficiently.
• Provide legal analysis to determine potential case benefits for clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal defense or immigration law.
• Handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
• Team‑player mentality, open to advising and collaborating with fellow associates.
• Proficiency in English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Pay Range: $80,000 to $100,000 annual salary

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parking.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive compensation package.

The Matian Firm, APC 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.