Criminal Paralegal - Hybrid Role: Case Mgmt & Trial

Law Office of Bryan Fagan; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive earnings

Bonus plan

401(k) with up to 5% match

Medical/dental/vision benefits

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work option

Descripción de la vacante

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Houston seeks a Criminal Paralegal to support our Criminal Defense attorneys from intake through resolution. You will manage case files, discovery, court calendars, and client communications, enabling attorneys to focus on strategy and court appearances.

Requirements include an ABA-approved paralegal credential or degree and 2+ years in criminal defense or prosecution, with strong organization and calm, professional communication under stress.

Formación

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• 2+ years of criminal defense or prosecution paralegal experience.
• Comfort with e-filing systems and local court procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a full, deadline‑driven caseload.
• A calm, professional communication style - including with clients who are under real stress.
• Sound judgment handling sensitive, confidential information.

Responsabilidades

• Keep every case file organized and current, from intake through disposition.
• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and speedy-trial windows so nothing slips.
• Request, review, and organize discovery - police reports, body-cam footage, lab results - and flag what matters to the attorney.
• Prepare and e‑file pleadings and motions ahead of deadlines.
• Build trial notebooks and support attorneys in court.
• Be the client's point of contact between hearings - relaying updates, answering questions, and keeping them informed.
• Coordinate with bond companies, jails, and pretrial services on custody and release status.

Conocimientos

Case management

Discovery handling

E-filing

Court calendar management

Client communication

Legal research

Educación

ABA-approved paralegal program

Herramientas

E-filing systems

Descripción del empleo

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Houston seeks a Criminal Paralegal to support our Criminal Defense attorneys from intake through resolution. You will manage case files, discovery, court calendars, and client communications, enabling attorneys to focus on strategy and court appearances.

Requirements include an ABA-approved paralegal credential or degree and 2+ years in criminal defense or prosecution, with strong organization and calm, professional communication under stress.