unitedfirm

Post Conviction Relief Attorney

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At a Glance

Location
San Jose, California, United States
Posted
2026-07-23T20:06:54-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Defense

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

medical, dental and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, pa

Requirements

Experience handling criminal cases at the state and local level

Responsibilities

Advise client on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case

Responsible for post conviction relief cases, including motions to vacate, expungements, motions to reduce, early termination of probation etc.

Attend motion hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about best strategies

Handle open criminal cases including arraignments, pre-trials, pleas and sentencing on behalf of other criminal attorneys within the firm

Manage court appearances, drafting motions, interviewing clients and performing legal research

Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents