Large, established Central Florida law firm seeks a full-time Criminal Defense Paralegal with experience in criminal & traffic cases in both State and Federal Court throughout Central Florida - including misdemeanors, felonies, criminal traffic, juvenile, and other related casework.
The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, self-governing, reliable, professional and hardworking, as well as possess excellent communication skills, legal drafting skills, client management skills, and extensive knowledge of Florida’s Criminal Justice System and the applicable Rules of Criminal & Traffic Procedure.
Job responsibilities will include managing all aspects of the team’s practice, including:
- drafting discovery requests and pleadings;
- communicating with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, prosecutors and judicial assistants;
- scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and appointments;
- managing Attorney calendars and schedules;
- drafting and e-filing legal documents, including motions, notices and pleadings;
- managing deadlines;
- preparing hearing and trial materials;
- managing payment systems and Client fees;
- organizing & cataloguing discovery materials and other evidence.
Required: 3-5 years of prior experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant handling Criminal and Traffic cases is required. Candidates must have reliable transportation.
Preferred but not Required: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), Registered and/or Certified Paralegals, and prior experience at a Florida law firm with cloud-based case management.
The position will be primarily based out of the firm’s Downtown Orlando office, but the potential for flexible remote work is also possible.
Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The firm offers full benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, vision, dental, paid holidays, and flexible PTO.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have prior experience at a Florida law firm with cloud-based case management?
Experience:
- Paralegal or Legal Assistant with Criminal and Traffic Law : 3 years (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Orlando, FL 32801 (Required)
Work Location: In person
