Criminal Paralegal

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

CalPERS pension

Deferred compensation

Generous leave accruals

14 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Tuition discounts

PSLF/TEPSLF eligibility

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a Criminal Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to judicial officers handling capital cases, writs of habeas corpus, and other complex criminal matters. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals while contributing to the Court’s most significant cases.

The position requires strong analytical and legal research abilities, excellent organization, and meticulous, well-written

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in criminal law performing legal research, analysis, file organization, or related duties.
• Completion of an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited paralegal program.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in criminal law performing legal research, analysis, file organization, or related duties.

Responsibilities

• Organize, index, and maintain records and filings for complex criminal cases.
• Review and summarize motions, briefs, pleadings, transcripts, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze procedural issues involving criminal law.
• Assist judicial officers and the Managing Attorney by preparing factual and legal summaries.
• Attend court hearings and prepare summaries of proceedings and rulings.
• Compile and analyze case-related statistics and operational data.
• Review and summarize habeas corpus petitions and supporting documentation.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain organized case files while ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal research

Organization

Written communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

ABA-accredited paralegal program

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a Criminal Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to judicial officers handling capital cases, writs of habeas corpus, and other complex criminal matters. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals while contributing to some of the Court's most significant and challenging cases.

What You’ll Do

• Organize, index, and maintain records and filings for complex criminal cases.
• Review and summarize motions, briefs, pleadings, transcripts, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze procedural issues involving criminal law.
• Assist judicial officers and the Managing Attorney by preparing factual and legal summaries.
• Attend court hearings and prepare summaries of proceedings and rulings.
• Compile and analyze case-related statistics and operational data.
• Review and summarize habeas corpus petitions and supporting documentation.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Maintain organized case files while ensuring the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Has exceptional analytical and legal research skills.
• Is highly organized and able to manage multiple complex assignments.
• Produces accurate, thorough, and well-written work products.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound professional judgment.
• Communicates effectively with judicial officers, attorneys, court staff, and justice partners.
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced legal environment.
• Is committed to excellence, integrity, and public service.

Minimum Qualifications

Option I

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full-time experience in criminal law performing legal research, analysis, file organization, or related duties.

Option II

• Completion of an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited paralegal program.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in criminal law performing legal research, analysis, file organization, or related duties.

Benefits

• Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance.
• A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS.
• Optional deferred compensation programs.
• Generous leave accruals.
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Tuition discounts.
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) certification.