Criminal Defense Senior Legal Assistant

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Senior Legal Assistant to join our team in Austin. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within the department are moving along. An ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of current legislative, and regulatory guidelines, and experience in Criminal Defense as well as experience managing teams of paralegals. 

Find the next chapter of your career in a Senior role with The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC. Fifteen branches nationwide and growing quickly!

Responsibilities

• Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly
• Manage attorney schedule efficiently
• Process criminal cases for trial preparation including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.
• Manage a caseload as well as a team of paralegals
• Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.
• Enter revocation petitions and prepare files for court.
• Request criminal history documentation 
• Schedule appointments for defense attorneys to meet with deputy prosecutors, depositions, and pretrial conferences.
• Assist victims with restitution information, no contact orders, subpoenas, and court dates.
• Communicate with law enforcement individuals at the federal, state, and local level, the general public, and victims and witnesses in criminal cases.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Criminal Defense experience
• Management experience is preferred but not required 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with high proficiency required
• Must hold a paralegal certification 
• Experience with Case Management Software

Here at The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry. Apply now!

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.