Criminal Law Assistant

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.
• 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.
• Aid 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.
• Process daily mail

Qualifications

• At least 1 years 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)

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Catered lunches
• Excellent compensation package
• Paid parking
• Paid time off

About the Role

The Matian Firm is a legal firm dedicated to providing comprehensive, specialized services. We are seeking a Criminal Defense Paralegal to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence.

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