About us Welcome to the Xavier Law Firm. We are devoted to securing our client's interests with every legal avenue at our disposal. We have represented individuals and corporations in diverse fields including immigration, criminal defense, and real estate/business, with the highest caliber of professionalism and ethics. Xavier Law Firm was founded in 2010 by Xavier Vicente Chavez, a proud alumnus of Harvard Law. We strive to make every client feel at home with every possibility to achieve the best possible outcome. We are looking for an experienced, bilingual litigation paralegal with a minimum experience of 1 year. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of a group of talented attorneys in a collaborative firm culture handling criminal and civil matters. This position involves working as an integral part of the litigation department providing a full range of support including, but not limited to coordinating/monitoring the docket of cases assigned, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, and documents; filing forms/motions with the court; filing and file maintenance; and much more. Responsibilities Assist attorneys in the preparation and assembly of a wide range of civil and criminal cases including: DWI, Expungements, Estate, Probate, Misdemeanors and Felonies; at the state and federal level. Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc, in Spanish and English Draft large volumes of legal writings such as but not limited to affidavits, memos, briefs, etc Locate and develop case relevant information Organizing and tracking files related to case documents and important transactions Drafting legal court documents, such as motions, affidavits, and statements Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars Generate evidence lists for clients and coordinating the collection of required evidence Translate documents written in Spanish to English and vice versa Prepare trial binders for attorneys Required Skills Excellent legal writing skills At least one year (more than two years preferred) of proven working experience as legal assistant or paralegal Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system (Montgomery/Harris and surrounding counties) Knowledge of criminal and civil law Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office Computer literacy Writing/speaking proficiency in English and Spanish is nonnegotiable Working knowledge of case management software Excellent secretarial and organizational skills Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Have you previously applied at Xavier Law Firm? Where you referred to Xavier Law Firm by a current or past employee? If so, who? Have you previously interviewed at Xavier Law Firm?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Criminal defense law: 1 year (Preferred) Legal drafting: 1 year (Preferred) litigation: 1 year (Preferred) civil law: 1 year (Preferred)