Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Catered lunches

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

A legal services firm in San Jose is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This position involves managing client communications, trial preparations, and legal documentation. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, has prior experience in the legal field, and is proficient with case management software. Competitive pay between $24-$35/hr based on experience, along with benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join our inclusive team committed to criminal defense and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to maintain contact with clients and update on case progress.
• Knowledge of criminal legislative and regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to handle a variety of office tasks and support department functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates.
• Manage attorney schedule and prepare trial-related documents.
• Gather criminal history documentation and schedule appointments.
• Assist victims with legal processes and communicate with law enforcement.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal

Familiarity with Case Management Software

Job description

At The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We're in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal in our San Jose office to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we're known. The Criminal Defense Legal Assistant will have an immediate effect on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. The Criminal Defense Legal Assistant will report directly to the Department Supervisor. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within the department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Legal Assistant, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative, regulatory guidelines, and experience in Criminal Defense. The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is proud to offer comprehensive, specialized services, which start with our own attention to the letter of the law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly
• Manage attorney schedule efficiently (attorney-client meetings, court appearances, etc.)
• Process criminal cases for trial preparation including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.
• Complete a daily court calendar, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys.
• Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.
• Enter revocation petitions and prepare files for court.
• Request criminal history documentation including national, state, and local criminal histories, booking photos, arrest records, juvenile criminal histories, and Bureau of Motor Vehicle records.
• Schedule appointments for defense attorneys to meet with deputy prosecutors, depositions, and pretrial conferences.
• Assist victims with restitution information, no‑contact orders, subpoenas, and court dates.
• Communicate with law enforcement individuals at the federal, state, and local level, the general public, and victims and witnesses in criminal cases.
• Perform a variety of office‑related activities to support Department functions, including back‑up of co‑workers and front‑desk responsibilities that involve dealing directly with the public regarding criminal complaints. Process daily mail

Qualifications

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal or other legal field.
• Experience with Case Management Software

Pay Range

Pay Range: $24-$35/hr

Pay range is based on experience on a case‑by‑case basis.

Benefits

Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to work within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that, benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), catered lunches, an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Paralegal at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, 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're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.