Post-Conviction Relief Attorney: Growth & Impact

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier law firm in San Jose is seeking a dedicated Post Conviction Relief Attorney to join their team. This position offers room for growth and the chance to handle criminal and immigration law cases. Responsibilities include advising clients, managing caseloads, and attending court appearances. Applicants should have criminal defense or immigration experience, be team players, and bilingual candidates are preferred. The firm promotes an inclusive work environment and offers competitive compensation in the range of $80k-$120k annually.

Qualifications

• Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level.
• Team player who is willing to help and strategize.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their legal rights and draft legal documents.
• Handle post-conviction relief matters including expungements.
• Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise on strategies.
• Manage open criminal cases including arraignments and pleas.
• Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Immigration law experience

Team player

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

A premier law firm in San Jose is seeking a dedicated Post Conviction Relief Attorney to join their team. This position offers room for growth and the chance to handle criminal and immigration law cases. Responsibilities include advising clients, managing caseloads, and attending court appearances. Applicants should have criminal defense or immigration experience, be team players, and bilingual candidates are preferred. The firm promotes an inclusive work environment and offers competitive compensation in the range of $80k-$120k annually.