Paralegal

Are you ready to take on high-stakes criminal defense cases and make a tangible impact on clients' lives?

Do you excel in managing complex case loads with precision, efficiency, and a focus on deadlines?

Can you transform your ability for swift legal research into actionable strategies for defense?

Are you driven by a sense of urgency and responsibility in a criminal defense environment?

Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?

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The Greening Law Group stands as a formidable advocate for those facing criminal charges across Texas. Founded and led by Board Certified attorney Craig Greening, the firm is synonymous with staunch defense and legal excellence. With years of experience, our attorneys bring a profound knowledge of both defense strategies and prosecutorial tactics, ensuring our clients receive meticulous representation. Our team, known for its resilience and tenacity, handles a wide variety of cases, from misdemeanors to complex felonies, with a focus on client rights and outcomes.

Our firm is deeply rooted in the communities we serve, with offices strategically located in College Station and Waco, offering 24/7 legal consultations. The Greening Law Group combines aggressive defense with compassionate client care, recognizing the pressures and fears that can accompany legal challenges. We are dedicated not only to defending client freedom but to safeguarding their future, reputation, and personal dignity. Whether it's through courtroom advocacy or strategic negotiation, we pride ourselves on delivering results that can change lives.

As a Paralegal at The Greening Law Group, you will play an essential role in our mission to defend the rights and futures of those facing serious criminal charges. You will support our attorneys with detailed legal research, effective client communication, and meticulous case management. Your contributions will be vital to the successful development and execution of defense strategies, ensuring that each client receives the effective representation they deserve.

What you’ll do:

• Case Management: Own day-to-day management for approximately 120 active criminal matters, supporting three attorneys efficiently and effectively.
• Court Communication: Ensure timely filings, track deadlines, and minimize resets by maintaining proactive communication with courts.
• Motion Drafting: Draft and format motions and pleadings, sourcing precedents and using analytical skills to support case strategy.
• Legal Research: Utilize LexisNexis and WestLaw to support attorneys in case development and trial preparation.
• Client Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication, translating complex legal issues into actionable information for clients.
• Documentation: Update case management systems within 24 hours, ensuring all case activities are logged accurately.
• Trial Preparation: Coordinate trial support including assembly of notebooks, exhibit preparation, and jury selection logistics.
• Collaboration: Direct the firm's Investigator and Discovery Clerk, ensuring evidence collection and discovery processes are thorough.
• Work Location & Schedule: This is a 100% onsite role based in College Station, TX (with one work-from-home day per month). Typical hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with flexibility as needed for court/trial demands.

What we’re looking for: 

• Paralegal Experience: 2-6 years, with a preference for criminal defense experience.
• Research Skills: Proficient in LexisNexis and WestLaw; strong legal research and writing skills.
• Case Management: Ability to manage high caseload volumes with efficiency and organizational skills.
• Client Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage clients under pressure.
• Judgment: High judgment under pressure and capable of independent decision-making.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using Clio, Slack, Office 365, and research tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis; able to leverage modern tools (including AI) to move cases faster without sacrificing quality.
• Process Improvement: Systems-oriented with a drive to streamline and modernize workflows.
• Integrity: Ethical integrity with zero tolerance for compliance lapses.

Why you should work here: 

• High-Impact Role: Directly influence case outcomes and client futures in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Leadership Exposure: Collaborate closely with firm attorneys and leadership on critical cases.
• Opportunity for Innovation: Autonomy to develop, document, and improve operational processes and systems.
• Firm Growth: Be part of an expanding team with new office openings, increasing volume and scope of cases.

Additional perks:

• Health Benefits: 50% employer-covered for individual medical, dental, and vision insurance after six months of employment.
• Retirement Savings: 401K eligibility after six months.
• Paid Time Off: 10 vacation days and 5 sick days, plus discretionary comp time.
• Work from Home: One work-from-home day per month.
• Holidays: All local courthouse holidays observed.

Join The Greening Law Group as a pivotal player in our clients' defense. If you are driven, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team working to protect client rights and futures every day.