Legal Assistant/Paralegal I

Job Summary
We are newly founded Criminal Defense Firm seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join the team. We are looking for someone who speaks English and Spanish. This position will be primary remote, unless you are needed in Court or in-person meetings with clients where you will assist in translating. It is expected that this will be rare, as most in-person activities can in fact be completed via zoom. You may also attend Court if you'd like, but unless the rare occasion for translation services, this is not required.

Expectations

This is a solo practitioner law firm, launching next month. We anticipate starting with 30-50 cases, that have already started, and have filings in them. As new cases come in the Legal Assistant / Paralegal will be expected to draft & file the sample documents, with the amended style of the case, and following review of attorney. It is expected that we will have average of about one to four new cases a week, but are hopeful to average two or more. As well, when marketing begins we anticipate 2-4 calls a day that can come at any time during the day. Sometimes our already retained / appointed clients will call, but that is about 3 times a week.

This role is expected to have days where you will have no work, and still be paid the $100 a day, and other days where you may be answering a few calls a day, drafting and e-filing and paid the $100 a day. It is expected that of the 9 hour shifts, actual work performed will be under 3 hours. If work is being completed, you are able to answer the phone for incoming calls without issues, and there are no pre-scheduled appointments where you may be needed to translate: you are not required to be by your desk, or even have your computer open most of the day. We understand people have lives, and how much we're paying so we're not opposed to you working from a coffee shop, working at a park, doing fitness classes during the day, grocery shopping, taking night classes, or having more than one job, as long as there are no conflicts of interest, you are completing the assigned tasks timely, and the phone is being answered without issue.

Responsibilities

• Answer the phones from 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, call clients to remind them of Court settings, and contact Courts on behalf of Attorney for scheduling.
• Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, grand jury packets, application for habeas corpus, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
• Manage case files and document repositories using document management systems like MyCase to ensure accurate organization and easy retrieval of information.
• Support attorneys with administrative tasks including scheduling meetings, preparing reports, maintaining calendars, and handling phone inquiries with professionalism and courtesy.
• Assist in translation services where needed over the phone, on zoom, or in rare occasions in-person.
• Communicate with alleged defendants, and alleged complainants. As well coordinate the completion & submission of affidavits, and mitigation packets.

Skills

• Experience with legal case management software including MyCase for organizing files and tracking case progress.
• Ability to changing the styles of cases on sample documents, and e-file following attorney's review.
• Effective organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in document review, data entry, filing systems, and general clerical tasks within a law office setting.
• Strong communication skills coupled with professional phone etiquette; ability to interview clients or witnesses when necessary.
• Project management capabilities to coordinate tasks across different cases or practice areas effectively.

Additional Info

• Digital Notary Public preferred but not required
• You may use your own computer and phone if you like, but we can supply a computer too.
• Phone system is VXT, and utilized through an application on your phone so you are not expected to provide your personal phone number to any clients.
• No billable hour requirement, but hours are expected to be billed honestly.

Pay: Up to $100.00 per day

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote