Paralegal - Criminal

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid option for work-life balance

Training and CLE support

Job summary

The Law Office of Bryan Fagan in Houston, TX seeks a Paralegal - Criminal to organize case files from intake to disposition, track court deadlines, and assist attorneys with discovery, pleadings, and trial materials.

Applicants should have ABA-approved paralegal education or equivalent, 2+ years in criminal defense, strong organizational skills, and professional client communication under stress. The role features a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative legal team.

Qualifications

• 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 ability to manage a full, deadline-driven caseload.
• Calm, professional communication with clients under stress.
• Sound judgment handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Keep every case file organized and current from intake through disposition.
• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and speedy-trial windows.
• Request, review, and organize discovery and flag important items for 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 and relay updates.
• Coordinate with bond companies, jails, and pretrial services on custody status.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Criminal defense knowledge

E-filing proficiency

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Confidential information handling

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

E-filing systems

Local court procedures

Job description

Paralegal - Criminal

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Houston/Corporate

Reporting To: Kimberly Washington

Compensation: $40,000 - $80,000 / year

Description

Behind every criminal defense case, there's someone keeping it all together — the discovery, the deadlines, the client who's scared and needs a steady voice between hearings. That's this job.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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

What You’ll Get

We value our paralegal team as the backbone of our firm and compensate accordingly. We offer a "Big Law" structure with a "Boutique" focus on people.

• Competitive Earnings: A base salary commensurate with experience plus earn up to $35K more with our attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every paycheck!
• Essentials: 401(k) with up to 5% company match, medical/dental/vision, and full benefits.
• Real Balance: PTO, company holidays, and an earned hybrid option designed to protect your work-life balance and mental health.
• Investment in your success: A full week of training will start you off with success as well as the offer to support CLEs as needed.
• Real Support: You focus on the strategy; our marketing and administrative engine handles the rest.

Why the Law Office of Bryan Fagan?

We’ve spent over a decade building a reputation for excellence in Texas. Here, your skills are respected, your support is guaranteed, and your mission is clear: providing elite legal representation without the burnout of business development.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We recognize that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds enable us to be an even stronger company and workplace. Not only will you be welcome here, your unique thoughts and opinions will be encouraged, celebrated and deeply valued.