Immigration and Criminal Defense Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Los Angeles seeks an admitted attorney for a Post Conviction Relief Attorney role. You'll work closely with a team of lawyers and paralegals, handling criminal and immigration matters.

The position emphasizes drafting, motions to vacate, expungements, and client counseling, with opportunities to appear in court and gain courtroom experience. JD required; California bar admission preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal defense or immigration law.
• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents related to their cases.
• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, and early termination of probation.
• Attend motion hearings and advise clients on strategies post-hearing.
• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing.
• Conduct court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and perform legal research.
• Analyze probable case outcomes using legal precedents.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an admitted attorney for a promising Post Conviction Relief Attorney position in Los Angeles, CA. This role offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in both criminal and immigration law, working with an established firm in California. The attorney will report to the Supervising Attorney and collaborate with a team of attorneys and legal assistants.

Duties

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft legal documents related to their cases.


• Handle post-conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, and early termination of probation.


• Attend motion hearings and advise clients on strategies post-hearing.


• Manage open criminal cases, including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas, and sentencing.


• Conduct court appearances, draft motions, interview clients, and perform legal research.


• Analyze probable case outcomes using legal precedents.

Requirements

• Experience in criminal defense or immigration law.


• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.


• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.


• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.


• Excellent communication and client interaction abilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Paid parking.


• Paid time off.