Paralegal Criminal Defense Job at Law Office of Patrick J. McLain, PLLC., Dallas, TX

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  • Law Office of Patrick J. McLain, PLLC.
  • Dallas, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Criminal Defense and Military Law Firm Seeking an Experienced Paralegal  

Do you want to fight for people when the government is bullying them?

We are a growing law firm on track for continued expansion. We seek an experienced paralegal to join our team to work directly with the owner and attorneys. You will support the team and help clients. 

We are known for helping clients preserve their reputation and protect their future.

This is a full-time job where you are expected to manage a caseload, so you must be able to work in the office for 40 hours per week. Our team collaborates to take seemingly impossible situations and find solutions that save lives. We also take the time to have fun and celebrate our success.

We need a paralegal with experience in criminal defense at the state and federal levels. Experience in the military criminal justice system is a plus. You like to take the initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with autonomy.

We look forward to reviewing your application.

Competitive compensation and benefits package available. 

Salary range DOE: $42,000 - $54,000 yearly

Compensation:

$42,000 - $54,000 yearly

Responsibilities:

We need a paralegal who can hit the ground running, including: 

Primary , immediately upon taking this position: 

  • Manage case administration from start to finish 
  • Communicate with clients regarding updates and case status 
  • Manage and organize discovery 

Secondary , as you show your value to the team: 

  • Draft and prepare motions and legal documents for filing 
  • Assist with trial preparation 
  • Research legal topics and issues 
Qualifications:

Do the following statements describe you?

  • You have 3+ years of legal experience in criminal defense
  • You keep everyone on schedule with a high degree of attention to detail 
  • You are an empathetic person and believe that everyone deserves the very best legal representation 
  • You are very good with Microsoft Office and other law office applications 
  • You juggle tasks well and can change gears quickly 
  • You are a team player and enjoy people 
  • You work hard and always get the job done 
About Company

We are a Dallas-based law firm specializing in federal criminal defense and military justice cases around the world. We take pride in fighting for people when the government is going after them. Our primary concern is preserving the reputations and futures of clients.

In our 30 years of experience, we have helped guide numerous clients throughout Texas through serious state and federal crimes, including both felony and misdemeanor offenses. Our compassionate and dedicated team, led by Dallas criminal defense attorney Patrick J. McLain, is dedicated to helping you get your life back after an arrest or criminal accusation.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Immediate start,

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