Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC•Dallas, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We’re in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to join our Dallas team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known. The Legal Assistant will have an immediate effect on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. The Criminal Defense Legal Assistant will report directly to the Department Supervisor. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within' the department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Legal Assistant you will have a working knowledge of current legislative, and regulatory guidelines, and experience in Criminal Defense. The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is proud to offer comprehensive, specialized services, which start with our own attention to the letter of the law.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Criminal Defense experience
Bilingual (English/Spanish) with high proficiency required
Experience with Case Management Software

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification is a plus

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, 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 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 levels, 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