Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
At The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We’re in search of a Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known. The Legal Assistant will have an immediate effect on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. The Legal Assistant will report directly to the Department Supervisor. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within the department are moving along. As the Legal Assistant, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative and regulatory guidelines, and experience in Criminal Defense. The Matian Firm is proud to offer comprehensive, specialized services, which start with our attention to the letter of the law.
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, da