Legal Writing Assistance for California Criminal Habeas (Post-Conviction) - 24/04/2026 12:41 EDT

Legal Writing Assistance for California Criminal Habeas (Post-Conviction) Project Description Seeking an experienced legal writer to assist with an active California criminal habeas corpus matter. The work involves reviewing case documents, identifying the strongest claims, and drafting a petition. What You’ll Do • Review trial record, prior filings, and investigative materials • Identify and prioritize the strongest available claims • Draft a habeas petition and supporting memorandum • Verify citations to filing-grade standards Who I’m Looking For • Experience with California post-conviction / habeas practice • Strong legal research and writing skills • Familiarity with structural claims, IAC, and Brady/Napue issues a plus • Able to work independently and meet deadlines • Writing samples required (redacted is fine) Budget: $50–$75hour, depending on experience Project Type: Hourly, ongoing (estimated several weeks) Confidentiality: NDA available upon request given case sensitivity Skills to Tag: Legal Writing, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Contracts, Research Writing, California Law, Racially justice act

Project ID: 40395849