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Legal Staff Paralegal in San Jose, CA

The Matian Firm APC Aug 21,2019 Jul 19,2019 Location San Jose CA
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Criminal Law - Prosecution

Min 2 yrs required

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Criminal Defense Paralegal 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.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: 2 years of Criminal Defense experience. Preferably bilingual (English/Spanish) with high proficiency. Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field. Experience with Case Management Software.

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