Criminal Defense Paralegal

Full-time

No

Criminal Defense at The Matian Firm, APC

The Matian Firm, APC is a growing law firm in Austin, TX and is looking for an experienced Criminal Defense to join their expert legal team. This position will have a direct impact on the firm's operations and success, providing comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. The Criminal Defense will report directly to the Department Supervisor and work in collaboration with the team to ensure criminal matters are moving along.

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:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
• Experience with Case Management Software

Pay Range:

The Matian Firm, APC offers an excellent compensation package including a pay range of $18-$25/hr, benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), catered lunches, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.

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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, APC 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 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.

Overview

The Matian Firm, APC is a growing law firm in Austin, TX and is looking for an experienced Criminal Defense to join their expert legal team. This position will have a direct impact on the firm's operations and success, providing comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. The Criminal Defense will report directly to the Department Supervisor and work in collaboration with the team to ensure criminal matters are moving along.

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

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
• Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field
• Experience with Case Management Software

Pay Range

The Matian Firm, APC offers an excellent compensation package including a pay range of $18-$25/hr, benefits (medical, dental and vision insurance), catered lunches, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.

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The Matian Firm, APC is

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Catered Lunches, Excellent Compensation Package, Paid Parking, Paid Time Off

Bilingual (English/Spanish), Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field, Experience with Case Management Software

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Qualification and Experience Paralegal

Legal