Criminal Defense Case Manager

The Jeffcoat Firm Injury & Accident Lawyers PA•Columbia, SC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position guides clients through the Criminal Defense case process, including communicating with the Courts, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement. This position is to work in Columbia, SC.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1 year experience in Criminal Defense and/or Criminal Court experience.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to multi-task, and work both within a team and independently.
Superb written and verbal communication skills.
Strong time-management skills.
Flexibility and a willingness to problem-solve.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Empathy and compassion for clients and co-workers.
A readiness to embrace and capitalize on evolving technology.
Prioritization of collaboration, efficiency and timeliness.
Enthusiasm for community involvement and the Jeffcoat brand.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience preferred.
Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and rules preferred.
Bilingual Speaking (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

Managing attorney calendar, court appointments, client meetings, and answering phone calls.
Assisting in the preparation of motions, discovery requests, and affidavits.
Answering client questions about their case.
Drafting correspondence, and legal documents.
Maintaining case files and updating case management software.
Responsible for correctly documenting activity in case files.
Conducting client intake interviews and obtaining relevant information
Coordinating with clients, court staff, law enforcement, and solicitors.
Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing discovery and files.
Attends required morning and monthly meetings.
Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.