Criminal Defense Paralegal

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201-500 employees

California's Leading Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury.

Company Overview

The Matian Firm, APC, also known is a premier law firm headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles and supplemented by our companion branches in San Jose, Ontario, and Fresno. While our primary service arenas are criminal defense and immigration, our experienced and dedicated cadre of attorneys has roots in many diverse fields of law. Our professional reputation is as zealous advocates. Our clients know us as caring, concerned and committed to compassionately ushering them through the complexities of the legal system. We employ an abundant support staff that aids our lawyers in the field while assuring that every call to the office is answered and every client concern addressed. Despite this binding commitment to superior legal work supported by excellent customer service offered at a competitive price, our offices are filled with energy and verve.

Locations

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Desired Skills

Communications

CategoriesNew

Legal & Compliance

Requirements

At least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
Experience with Case Management Software

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

At The Matian Firm, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We’re in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known. The Criminal Defense Paralegal 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 Paralegal 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 Paralegal, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative, regulatory guidelines, and experience in Criminal Defense. The Matian Firm 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

At least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
Experience with Case Management Software

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 Matian Firm, 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.