Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
$24 - $35 / hour
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Description
At The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We’re in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant/Paralegal in our San Jose office to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known. The Criminal Defense Legal 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 will report directly to the Department Supervisor. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within' department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Legal Assistant, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative, regulatory guidelines, and experience in Criminal Defense. The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC 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, obtains jury panels, and issues discovery to defense attorneys.
- Prepare subpoenas and cancels subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.
- Enter revocation petitions and prepares 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, 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 level, the general public, and victims and witnesses in criminal cases.
- Perform a variety of office related activities to support Department functions including back-up of co-workers and front desk responsibilities that involve dealing directly with the public regarding criminal complaints. Process daily mail
Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal or other legal field.
- Experience with Case Management Software
Pay Range: $24-$35/hr
Pay range is based on experience on a case-by-case basis.
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 that, 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 United Firm | La Liga Defensora, 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.
About this role
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is looking for a Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to support their San Jose office operations. You'd handle the practical backbone of criminal defense work: managing case files, preparing trial documents, coordinating attorney schedules, processing discovery and subpoenas, and maintaining communication between the firm, clients, courts, and law enforcement at federal, state, and local levels. The role also involves front desk and administrative support, including assisting victims with restitution and no-contact orders.
This position requires bilingual fluency in English and Spanish, prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal, and familiarity with case management software. You'll report to the Department Supervisor and work collaboratively to keep criminal matters moving through the system. The salary ranges from $24 to $35 per hour depending on your background.
The firm offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parking, paid time off, and catered lunches. If you have criminal defense experience and want to develop your skills within a growing organization, this is an in-office role with room to advance.
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