Criminal Defense Paralegal
4 years ago
Syracuse
Job Description • Nave Law Firm is a growing law firm headquartered in downtown Syracuse, recognized as one of the area’s best companies to work for three years in a row. We are seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Legal Assistant to join our team., • This role supports our Criminal Defense attorneys by assisting with client communication, court coordination, document preparation, calendaring, and case management. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, professional, and committed to delivering an exceptional client experience. Nave Law offers a strong benefits package, including: • Paid parking., • 401(k)., • Medical, dental, and vision benefits., • Unlimited personal time off., • A supportive team environment., • Opportunities for growth and development., • Additional benefits and perks., • Job Summary, • The Criminal Defense Legal Assistant has two primary responsibilities:, • Assist Criminal Defense attorney(s) and paralegal(s) with legal administrative duties, including calendaring client meetings and court appearances, drafting correspondence, assisting with legal document preparation, and updating the firm’s case management and time management systems., • New client contact and onboarding., • Prepare basic correspondence to clients, courts, prosecutors’ offices, and opposing counsel., • Communicate with courts regarding court files, court dates, adjournment requests, filings, and related case information., • Communicate with clients regarding court dates, adjournments, case updates, evaluations, required documentation, and next steps., • Follow up with clients regarding equities, evaluations, treatment documentation, and other materials needed for their case., • Review and organize court-provided materials., • Review and organize client-provided materials., • Calendar all appropriate client meetings, attorney meetings, deadlines, and court appearances., • Assist with drafting and preparing legal documents in coordination with attorneys and paralegals., • Update the firm’s case management and time management systems., • Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files., • Ensure that all required documents are properly saved, filed, and tracked., • Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, courts, prosecutors’ offices, and clients to keep cases moving forward., • Make regular telephone calls to clients, courts, prosecutors’ offices, and other necessary parties., • Prior experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary is preferred., • Experience in criminal defense or litigation support is strongly preferred., • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to manage deadlines, calendars, and multiple priorities., • Professional and client-focused approach., • Comfortable communicating with clients, courts, prosecutors’ offices, attorneys, and paralegals., • Ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Experience with legal case management software is preferred.Company DescriptionNave Law Firm was founded to disrupt the legal industry by thinking differently about the business of law. Our difference is simple: we focus on improving the client’s legal experience while building a people-first culture rooted in growth, advocacy, and teamwork. As a 5-time winner of Best Company to Work For, we are committed to creating an environment where our team feels supported, challenged, and empowered to make an impact. Our vision is to help solve everyday people problems. We accomplish this through our commitment to the communities we serve, our clients, and each other.Nave Law Firm was founded to disrupt the legal industry by thinking differently about the business of law. Our difference is simple: we focus on improving the client’s legal experience while building a people-first culture rooted in growth, advocacy, and teamwork.\r\n\r\nAs a 5-time winner of Best Company to Work For, we are committed to creating an environment where our team feels supported, challenged, and empowered to make an impact.\r\n\r\nOur vision is to help solve everyday people problems. We accomplish this through our commitment to the communities we serve, our clients, and each other.