8 Criminal Defense Paralegal Jobs in Austin, TX
The Matian Firm, APC is Hiring a Criminal Defense Paralegal Near Austin, TX
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 least 2 years 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
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.
Job Summary
Full Time
$70k-86k (estimate)
04/27/2024
05/10/2024
matianfirm.com
LOS ANGELES, CA
25 - 50
2014
SHAWN MATIAN
<$5M
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About The Matian Firm, APC
The Matian Firm, APC, also known as La Liga Defensora is a medium-sized law firm headquartered in the heart of Los Angeles and supplemented by our companion branches in San Jose and Ontario. 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. It is the mission statement of our company and the ethos of its employees to assure, to our absolute best ability, that each of our valued clients gets the same focused and individualized personal attention on top of our ardent devotion to providing premier legal services. Given the size of our firm, our attorneys are able to share ideas, motivate each other and solve issues collectively. Our success is therefore grounded in collaborative teamwork and rooted in prioritizing customer service. We are always looking to welcome those who possess a passionate devotion to the practice of law and the advocacy of those in need.
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