Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
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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 to join our Dallas team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known. The 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' the department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Legal Assistant you will have a working knowledge of current legislative, and 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, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys.
- Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.
- Enter revocation petitions and prepare 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 levels, 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
- At least 2 years of Criminal Defense experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) with high proficiency required
- Paralegal certification is a plus
- Experience with Case Management Software
Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in 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, sexual orientation, 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 its Dallas office operations across a range of case management and administrative tasks. You'll report to the Department Supervisor and work directly with attorneys, clients, court systems, and law enforcement to move criminal matters through the legal process. The role demands strong organizational skills and attention to detail—you'll manage attorney schedules, prepare cases for trial, handle discovery and subpoena processes, maintain court calendars, request criminal histories, and coordinate depositions and pretrial conferences. You'll also interact regularly with victims, witnesses, and the public, so communication and professionalism are essential.
To succeed, you'll need at least two years of criminal defense experience and bilingual fluency in English and Spanish. Paralegal certification is valued, and familiarity with case management software is important. This is a full-time, in-office position in Dallas that offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, complimentary parking, and catered lunches. The firm emphasizes professional development and working within a team committed to legal excellence.
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