Paralegal - Criminal

Law Office of Bryan Fagan • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Behind every criminal defense case, there's someone keeping it all together — the discovery, the deadlines, the client who's scared and needs a steady voice between hearings. That's this job. We're looking for a Criminal Paralegal to support our Criminal Defense attorneys from intake through resolution. You'll own the moving parts of each case — files, discovery, court calendars, client communication — so our attorneys can stay focused on strategy and the courtroom. For many of our clients, you'll be the most familiar face at the firm between court dates, which means this role runs on judgment, discretion, and a calm, professional presence just as much as it runs on organization.

Requirements

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
• 2+ years of criminal defense or prosecution paralegal experience
• Comfort with e-filing systems and local court procedures
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a full, deadline-driven caseload
• A calm, professional communication style — including with clients who are under real stress
• Sound judgment handling sensitive, confidential information

Responsibilities

• Keep every case file organized and current, from intake through disposition
• Track court dates, filing deadlines, and speedy-trial windows so nothing slips
• Request, review, and organize discovery — police reports, body-cam footage, lab results — and flag what matters to the attorney
• Prepare and e-file pleadings and motions ahead of deadlines
• Build trial notebooks and support attorneys in court
• Be the client's point of contact between hearings — relaying updates, answering questions, and keeping them informed
• Coordinate with bond companies, jails, and pretrial services on custody and release status

Benefits

• Competitive Earnings: A base salary commensurate with experience plus earn up to $35K more with our attractive billable hour bonus plan, paid out every paycheck!
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match
• Medical/dental/vision
• Full benefits
• PTO
• Company holidays
• Earned hybrid option
• A full week of training
• Support for CLEs as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree