Legal Assistant I

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The Matian Firm, APC

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California's Leading Criminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury, and Employee Rights Law Firm

Criminal Defense • Immigration • Bankruptcy • Employment • Civil

501 - 1000

Description

• 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, data entry, and correspondence. • Complete a daily court calendar, obtains jury panels, and issues discovery to defense attorneys. • Prepare subpoenas and cancels subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued. • Enter revocation petitions and prepares files for court. • Request criminal history documentation including national, state, and local criminal histories, booking photos, arrest records, juvenile criminal histories, and Bureau of Motor Vehicle records. • 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. • Perform a variety of office related activities to support Department functions including back-up of co-workers and front desk responsibilities that involve dealing directly with the public regarding criminal complaints. Process daily mail

Requirements

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or paralegal or other legal field • Experience with Case Management Software

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance • catered lunches • excellent compensation package • paid parking • paid time off • more!