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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC · 1 month ago

Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$23/hr - $32/hr

2+ years exp

The Matian Firm is a leading legal organization seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to enhance their operations. The role involves comprehensive legal research, document creation, and collaboration to ensure the smooth handling of criminal matters within the department.

ConsultingLegal

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, request discovery from prosecuting offices, and assist with motion drafting

Prepare subpoenas and cancels subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued

Enter revocation petitions and prepares 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

Communicate with law enforcement individuals at the federal, state, and local level, 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

Qualification

Criminal Defense experienceCase Management SoftwareParalegal experienceFederal Criminal mattersBilingual (English/Spanish)

Required

At least 2 years of Criminal Defense experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish) required

Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field

Experience with Case Management Software

Experience with Federal Criminal matters

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Catered lunches

An excellent compensation package

Paid parking

Paid time off

And more

Company

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, A.P.C.

Los Angeles, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.matianlegal.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Elie Aghabi

Chief Operating Officer

Shawn Matian

Founder

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