Post-Conviction Relief Attorney - Growth & Impact

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is seeking an admitted attorney for a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney position in Orange County, CA. You will join a premier firm with growth opportunities, handling post-conviction relief along with criminal and immigration matters.

The role reports to the Supervising Attorney and welcomes candidates with litigation or appellate experience. The firm emphasizes client interaction and teamwork with a dedicated Post-Conviction Relief Team.

Qualifications

• Criminal Defense or Immigration Law experience required.
• Experience handling criminal cases at state/local level.
• Team player who collaborates with associates.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on legal rights and draft case documents.
• Handle post-conviction relief cases: motions to vacate, expungements, etc.
• Experience with immigration law is desirable, with interactions across criminal and immigration practices.
• Attend motion hearings and advise clients after hearings on best strategies.
• Handle open criminal cases including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas and sentencing.
• Manage court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing clients and researching.
• Analyze probable outcomes using knowledge of precedents.
• Manage caseload workload.
• Provide legal analysis for clients on potential case benefits.

Skills

Criminal Defense

Immigration Law

State & Local Crim

Bilingual EN/ES

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is seeking an admitted attorney for a Post-Conviction Relief Attorney position in Orange County, CA. You will join a premier firm with growth opportunities, handling post-conviction relief along with criminal and immigration matters.

The role reports to the Supervising Attorney and welcomes candidates with litigation or appellate experience. The firm emphasizes client interaction and teamwork with a dedicated Post-Conviction Relief Team.