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Senior Criminal Defense Paralegal

Join The Matian Firm as a Senior Criminal Defense Paralegal in Dallas, TX. We are looking for a candidate with Criminal Defense and team management experience. Be part of a growing firm with excellent benefits and career development opportunities.

Skills

Working knowledge of current legislative and regulatory guidelines
Experience in Criminal Defense
Experience managing teams of paralegals
Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly
Manage attorney schedule efficiently
Process criminal cases for trial preparation including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence
Manage a caseload as well as a team of paralegals
Prepare subpoenas and cancels subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued
Enter revocation petitions and prepares files for court
Request criminal history documentation
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

Education

Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Catered lunches
Complimentary parking
Paid time off
Career development opportunities

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By 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 branch in San Jose. While our primary service arenas are criminal defense and immigration,...

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Private

DEPARTMENTS

Legal, Compliance

SENIORITY LEVEL REQUIREMENT

Senior

INDUSTRY

Legal

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