Criminal Defense Paralegal – Remote

Thrivas; Sarasota (FL); Remote; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrivas Staffing Agency is sourcing a remote paralegal for a large Florida law firm located in Sarasota. This temporary, full-time role requires residency in Florida and offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).

You will work closely with a senior attorney to handle a backlog of cases, filing motions and notices for criminal defense matters, from misdemeanors to felonies. Experience with PracticePanther is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of criminal defense experience.
• Must reside in Florida.
• Must know how to e-file in Florida.
• Immediately available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a backlog of criminal defense cases with a senior attorney.
• File motions and notices for criminal defense cases.
• Collaborate with the attorney to manage case workflow and deadlines.

Skills

Criminal defense experience

Tools

PracticePanther

Job description

A large law firm is hiring a remote paralegal in Sarasota, Florida. You must reside within the state of Florida. This is a temporary contract offering full time hours.

Schedule: Monday – Friday (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m)

About the law firm: Established law firm with multiple branches throughout the state of Florida.

About the position: Work closely with a senior attorney to oversee a backlog of cases. Primary duties will be to file motions and notices for criminal defense cases. Cases range from misdemeanor, felony, traffic, etc. Experience using PracticePanther is helpful but not required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside in Florida
• Must know how to E-File in Florida
• Immediately available
• 2+ years criminal defense