Criminal Law Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Catered lunches

Paid parking

Paid time off

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal to maintain excellence in legal operations. Key responsibilities include managing attorney schedules, processing trial preparations, and communicating with clients. Candidates should have at least 1 year of criminal defense experience and be bilingual in English and Spanish. The firm offers a competitive pay range of $20-32/hr based on experience, alongside various benefits, including medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience.
• Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly.
• Manage attorney schedule efficiently.
• Process criminal cases for trial preparation.
• Complete a daily court calendar.
• Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas as needed.
• Request criminal history documentation.
• Schedule appointments for defense attorneys.
• Assist victims with restitution information.
• Communicate with law enforcement and the public.
• Perform a variety of office-related activities.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Criminal Defense experience

Experience with Case Management Software

Job description

At The Matian Firm, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We're in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we're known. The Criminal Defense Paralegal/Law 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/Paralegal 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/Paralegal, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative, regulatory guidelines and experience in Criminal Defense. The Matian Firm 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, conduct 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 levels, the general public, and victims and witnesses in criminal cases.
• Perform a variety of office-related activities to support department function, 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
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
• Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field
• Experience with Case Management Software

Pay: $20-32/hr (depending on experience)

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 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 Matian Firm, 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.