Demo

Criminal Defense Senior Paralegal

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/19/2026 CLOSED ON 3/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Senior Paralegal position at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC?

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 Senior 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 Legal Assistant/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 Legal Assistant/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, 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, conduct 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 function,s 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) required
  • Previous experience as a paralegal or in another legal field
  • Experience with Case Management Software

Pay: $24-32/hr (depending on experience)

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.

Salary : $24 - $32

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Criminal Defense Senior Paralegal?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Criminal Defense Senior Paralegal career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$87,692 - $109,715
Income Estimation: 
$109,573 - $137,354
Income Estimation: 
$67,293 - $87,606
Income Estimation: 
$83,364 - $108,753
Income Estimation: 
$75,273 - $95,163
Income Estimation: 
$87,692 - $109,715
Income Estimation: 
$63,983 - $82,602
Income Estimation: 
$75,273 - $95,163
Income Estimation: 
$54,265 - $77,138
Income Estimation: 
$67,293 - $87,606
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

  • The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC Los Angeles, CA
  • The United Firm is looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Criminal Defense Attorney position in our Los Angeles office. This is an opp... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC Austin, TX
  • Our Austin office is looking to hire an experienced Senior Client Intake Specialist with strong sales experience and a desire to grow within the legal indu... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC Dallas, TX
  • Our Dallas office is looking to hire an experienced BDC - Legal Sales, Client Intake Specialist with a desire to grow within the legal industry. The BDC In... more
  • 15 Days Ago

  • The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC Houston, TX
  • At The United Firm, we're passionate about protecting our clients' rights, and it shows in our results. We have a history of success built on lasting relat... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Criminal Defense Senior Paralegal jobs in the Los Angeles, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC Los Angeles, CA
  • 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 Legal Assista... more
  • 19 Days Ago

  • Criminal Defense LAW OFFICES Glendale, CA
  • Job Summary Criminal Defense experienced client intake and legal assistant must be bilingual must have client intake experience in criminal field and must ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!