Criminal Paralegal

Manuel Diaz Law Firm PC • Dallas, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

OVERVIEW: Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is seeking a dynamic, self-starting individual with vision, initiative, and a demonstrated commitment to serve as a Bilingual (Spanish) Paralegal in the Criminal Department.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Managing Attorney for the Criminal Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Paralegal will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC’s mission is to establish a dedicated client relationship by providing the highest quality legal representation and an exceptional client experience.
Our values are to treat others as you want to be treated, positive mental attitude, and go above and beyond.

Requirements

• Experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Proficiency in English and Spanish
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Administratively support and attend trials when needed
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Translations (In-office and Out-of-Office)

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Life insurance
• STD/LTD coverage
• Paid time off
• 401 (k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees