Criminal Defense Paralegal in Glendale - Adams & Martin Group

Description

Position: Criminal Defense Paralegal

Job Description: Established law firm in Glendale seeks a Criminal Defense Paralegal to join their team. The ideal Criminal Defense Paralegal possesses 5+ years of experience assisting with trial, drafting legal documents, and can effectively communicate.

Criminal Defense Paralegal Duties:

• Support attorneys through the life cycle of criminal cases, from initial client interviews to post-trial proceedings.
• Draft and file various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, subpoenas, and briefs.
• Collaborate with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather evidence and formulate case strategies.
• Review and organize discovery materials, including police reports, witness statements, and forensic evidence.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness lists, and trial notebooks, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of all documentation.
• Assist in courtroom proceedings, including attendance at trials, coordination of witnesses, and presentation of exhibits.
• Maintain organized case files, calendars, and deadlines, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Conduct thorough legal research on relevant case law, statutes, and regulations pertaining to criminal defense matters.
• Effectively communicate with clients, attorneys, and court personnel, providing timely updates on case status and promptly addressing inquiries.

Criminal Defense Paralegal Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working in Criminal Defense required.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work with manual case files rather than electronic databases.

Additional Details:

Medical, Dental, Vision: Employer pays 100%

Salary Range between $60-80k

Location: Fully onsite in Glendale, CA

Additional benefits include 401(k), Paid Time Off, and more...

If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please send the resume in Word (.docx) format to Alizen Rodriguez at for immediate and confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.