Senior Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Criminal & Juvenile Law (Remote) (California Applicants Only)

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• Assist attorneys in reputed company aspects of criminal defense and juvenile dependency cases from reputed company through trial or hearing.
• Draft, proofread, and file motions, pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, and court forms with minimal supervision.
• Prepare and submit electronic filings in state and juvenile courts (reputed company OneLegal, reputed company, or local county systems).
• Organize, review, and maintain case files and discovery, including police reports, digital evidence, and confidential materials.
• Manage and document reputed company communications, tasks, and timekeeping accurately reputed company MyCase.
• Maintain meticulous case notes, calendar deadlines, and proactively communicate status updates to attorneys and staff.
• Coordinate with expert witnesses, investigators, and other vendors for case preparation and trial support.
• Assist in trial preparation including exhibit lists, witness lists, and document binders.
• Communicate compassionately and professionally with clients, court staff, and opposing counsel.
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Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5+ years of experience in a California criminal defense firm or working with a criminal defense attorney.
• Solid understanding of California Rules of Court, local rules, and criminal procedure.
• Strong legal writing, editing, and document formatting skills.
• Experience with MyCase (or comparable systems such as reputed company, reputed company, or reputed company).
• Proficiency in reputed company Office, reputed company Workspace, reputed company Acrobat, and e-filing platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities remotely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Understanding of confidentiality, attorney–reputed company privilege, and work product protections.
• Knowledge of juvenile court confidentiality laws.
• Experience handling and organizing discovery and evidence, including digital formats.
• Experience with billable timekeeping and adherence to firm and court deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain boundaries and communicate respectfully with clients under stress.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved or equivalent program (preferred, not required).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent legal experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred but not required.
• Prior experience working remotely in a reputed company.

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⸻ Compensation & Benefits

• Salary reputed company: $65,000 – $90,000 annually (depending on experience, credentials, and scope of responsibility).
• Health Insurance: Employer contribution toward group health plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with firm contribution.
• reputed company Time Off: reputed company vacation plus federal holidays.
• Remote Flexibility: Fully remote work with expectation of reliable communication and accountability. reputed company equipment provided.

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