Criminal Defense Virtual Paralegal
WFA Digital Insight
Unitedfirm’s Criminal Defense Virtual Paralegal sits at the crossroads of legal precision and remote collaboration. The role isn’t just data entry; it requires a deep familiarity with criminal procedure, from drafting subpoenas to pulling national criminal histories. What sets this opening apart is the expectation to manage a full court calendar while coordinating directly with clients and defense attorneys—tasks that demand both meticulous organization and clear communication in English and Spanish. Candidates will be embedded in a LATAM‑based team, leveraging case‑management software and Excel to keep files airtight. Understanding current legislative guidelines is essential, as the paralegal will help the firm maintain its reputation for rigorous, detail‑driven defense work.
Job Description
At The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We’re in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known. The Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant will have an immediate effect on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within the department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Virtual Assistant, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative and regulatory guidelines and experience in Criminal Defense. The United Firm | La Liga Defensora is proud to offer comprehensive, specialized services, which start with our own attention to the letter of the law.
Responsibilities
- Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly
- Process criminal cases for trial preparation, including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.
- Complete a daily court calendar, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys.
- Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.
- Enter revocation petitions and prepare 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 Vehicles records.
- 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.
Qualifications
- At least 1 years of Criminal Defense experience required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
- Paralegal or legal experience.
- Experience with Case Management Software
- Based in LATAM
Send resume in English.
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
How to Stand Out
- Highlight your bilingual (English/Spanish) experience prominently on your resume and cover letter.
- Include specific examples of how you’ve used Excel for legal tracking or reporting.
- Mention any case‑management software you’ve mastered; list the platforms by name.
- Prepare to discuss a time you coordinated client communication under tight deadlines.
- Emphasize familiarity with criminal history record requests and subpoena preparation.
- During the interview, ask about the firm’s remote collaboration tools and expectations for response times.
- Verify that the company’s remote stipend covers the equipment you need for a professional home office.
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