We’re looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Associate Post-Conviction Relief Criminal Defense 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 Los Angeles Area.
As the Associate Post-Conviction Relief Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Post-Conviction Relief Criminal Defense 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 Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.ResponsibilitiesAdvise client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their caseResponsible 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 practicesAttend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategiesHandle open criminal cases including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas and sentencing on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firmManage court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing clients and performing legal researchAnalyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedentsManage workload of casesProvide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefitsQualificationsCriminal Defense Experience or Immigration Law ExperienceExperience handling criminal cases at the state and local levelA team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associatesBilingual (English/Spanish) is strongly preferred, but not requiredInterpersonal skills of the highest caliberDo you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth?
Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that, benefits(medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more!
Come work as an Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry.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.