Criminal Defense Paralegal — Public Defender Office

County of Fresno; Fresno (CA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 44.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

County of Fresno is seeking a Paralegal to assist attorneys in criminal and civil matters within the Public Defender’s Office. The role involves interviewing witnesses, preparing and organizing legal documents, and summarizing case materials for complex transactional matters.

Qualified candidates may have an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, a degree with substantial law coursework, a bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma with documented paralegal experience.

Formación

• Paralegal program certificate approved by the American Bar Association.
• Certificate or degree with at least 24 law-related semester units acceptable in the US system or California requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US college or university is acceptable.
• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years of law-related experience under attorney supervision.

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys in preparing criminal and civil cases and client advice.
• Interview witnesses, experts, clients, and defendants; summarize police reports and depositions.
• Prepare subpoenas, writs, complaints, answers, declarations, and related legal documents; organize materials.

Educación

Paralegal certificate (ABA-approved)

US paralegal coursework 24+ units

Bachelor’s degree (acceptable US institution)

High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of paralegal experience

Descripción del empleo

County of Fresno is seeking a Paralegal to assist attorneys in criminal and civil matters within the Public Defender’s Office. The role involves interviewing witnesses, preparing and organizing legal documents, and summarizing case materials for complex transactional matters.

Qualified candidates may have an ABA-approved paralegal certificate, a degree with substantial law coursework, a bachelor’s degree, or a high school diploma with documented paralegal experience.