*Summary:*
The ideal candidate is a lawyer with top-notch advocacy skills who is dedicated and hard-working.
The ideal candidate for this position is also someone who demonstrates a client-centered approach to legal representation.
In order to increase access to justice for people facing immigration court.
The Matian firm provides high-quality representation and legal services to immigrants in California.
Post-conviction relief work entails case analysis, advocacy, and litigation before the California state criminal courts on overlapping issues involving constitutional, criminal, and immigration laws.
The Matian firm seeks a full-time PCR Attorney, based in our Los Angeles office, to primarily work on preparing and litigating post-conviction relief for individuals facing deportation proceedings, as well as providing research and evaluation of criminal issues in removal defense cases.
The PCR Attorney will work under the direct supervision of our Supervising PCR Attorney experienced in post-conviction relief.
Our attorneys receive support from paralegals, and administrative assistants.
*Essential Functions:*
* Prepare and litigate post -conviction relief petitions and motions in California criminal courts;
* Provide research and analysis of criminal immigration issues relevant to our removal defense cases.
* Stay up to date on rapidly changing criminal and immigration laws and policies as they relate to criminal immigration issues.
* Comply with data and program reporting requirements.
* Participate in advocacy and policy work related to crimmigration issues.
* Support post-conviction dockets of individuals seeking relief from wrongful convictions.
* Communicate with clients.
* Craft litigation strategy.
* Assist in post-conviction factual re-investigations.
* Advocate for clients with prosecutors.
* Author motions, briefs, and litigation correspondence.
* Represent clients as part of in-court legal teams.
*Competencies:*
* Strong grasp on legal concepts, especially as they pertain to immigration or criminal law;
* Strong written and oral advocacy skills;
* Strong organizational skills;
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with staff and clients;
* Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem solving;
* Highly resourceful team player, with the ability to also excel independently;
* Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of constituent service and response
* Client-centered approach to legal representation.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, but also collaborate with others.
* Excellent analytical and writing skills, and ability to construct cogent arguments.
* Great interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
* Must be able to work with groups of diverse individuals in respectful, equitable, and inclusive ways.
* Shares values of equity, excellence, collaboration, humanity, integrity, respect, and accountability.
*Required Education and Experience:*
* J.
D.
, and 1-3 years applicable experience;
* Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work under pressure;
* Passion for social justice for immigrants required;
* Client-centered approach to legal representation and demonstrated commitment to defending people who have been accused or convicted of crimes and working to change the criminal legal system and preferred interest in innocence work.
* Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills.
* Strong oral advocacy skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.
00 - $120,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Referral program
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
* Are you a licensed attorney in the state of California?
* 3) Describe any crimmigration experience including identifying crimes of moral turpitude and aggravated felonies.
* 1) Do you have experience practicing Criminal Law OR Immigration Law
* Do you have experience with motions to vacate?
Experience:
* Criminal Defense: 1 year (Preferred)
* Immigration law: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
* Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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