Criminal Defense Virtual Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant to support case management and document preparation. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Case Management Software. This position involves maintaining client communication, preparing legal documents, and supporting trial preparation. A commitment to an inclusive work environment is essential.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience required.
• Paralegal or legal experience.
• Experience with Case Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly.
• Process criminal cases for trial preparation, including legal documents.
• Prepare subpoenas and manage court-related documentation.

Skills

Criminal Defense experience

Communication skills

Document preparation

Case Management Software

Job description

At The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We’re in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known.

The Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant will have an immediate effect on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within the department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Virtual Assistant, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative and regulatory guidelines and experience in Criminal Defense.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly
• 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 Vehicles records.
• 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

• At least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience required.
• Paralegal or legal experience.
• Experience with Case Management Software
• Based in LATAM

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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora 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.