Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 33.062 - 48.216; Tempo pieno

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Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Descrizione del lavoro

A legal firm in San Jose is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal to manage case preparations and communicate with clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in legal assistance and proficiency with case management software. Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, maintaining schedules, and assisting in trial processes. This role presents a unique opportunity for professional growth within a supportive legal environment.

Competenze

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal or other legal field.
• Experience with Case Management Software.

Mansioni

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly.
• Manage attorney schedule efficiently.
• Process criminal cases for trial preparation including legal documents.
• Complete a daily court calendar and issue discovery to defense attorneys.
• Prepare subpoenas and manage revocation petitions.

Conoscenze

Legal Assistant experience

Case Management Software

Descrizione del lavoro

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 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

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal or other legal field
• Experience with Case Management Software

Pay Range: $24-$35/hr

Notes: Pay range is based on experience on a case-by-case basis.

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 United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply now to join a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside professionals in the legal industry.

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics, and we strive for an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

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