Criminal Defense Virtual Paralegal

The role

The Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant will perform legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. You will work in collaboration with a team to ensure criminal matters move along.

What you will do

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly
• 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 Vehicles records
• Perform office-related activities to support Department functions, including back-up of co-workers and front desk responsibilities

Required qualifications

• At least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Paralegal or legal experience
• Experience with Case Management Software
• Based in LATAM

Before you apply

• Send resume in English

About the company

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora offers comprehensive, specialized services. The legal team is a driving force behind their continued success.