Defender Association of Philadelphia · 1 day ago
Paralegal-Municipal Court Unit
Main Office, Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $48K/yrDefender Association of Philadelphia is seeking a Paralegal for their Municipal Court Unit, which handles adult trial practices including preliminary hearings and misdemeanors. The Paralegal will assist attorneys in client representation, coordinate with various stakeholders in the criminal justice system, and perform detail-oriented tasks related to trial preparation and client communication.
ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal
Responsibilities
Identify Defender conflicts of interest and recommend resolutions
Review and prepare memorandum for legal cases
Review videos and prepare memorandum for trial preparation
Assist in trial preparation with attorneys
Request, receive and review discovery
Assess files for errors and necessary investigations/referrals
Order and obtain notes of testimony
Interview clients
Communicate and correspond with clients, clients’ family, attorneys and staff regarding upcoming court hearings
Assist Municipal Court Unit attorneys and staff in ensuring internal databases are updated
Assist Municipal Court Unit staff in their administrative tasks when needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree with Paralegal Certification or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience
Ability to communicate effectively with clients and conduct comprehensive legal interviews
Ability to understand and interpret the Pennsylvania Crimes Code
Ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, office and court personnel
Must have analytical and interpretive skills
Computer literacy including the ability to learn multiple internal and external computer systems
Ability to learn the court system and internal and external procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle high volume daily assignments
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Travel to various courtroom, prisons, and other community placements as needed
Preferred
Experience working with indigent clients in criminal justice proceedings
Bilingual in English and Spanish
Previous paralegal experience
Company
Defender Association of Philadelphia
Defender Association of Philadelphia is a law firm that provides legal services for indigent criminal defendants.
Founded in 1934
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carolyn Jester
Chief Financial Officer
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