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Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$62,784 / year median in Virginia
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Work Location :
In personPay:
$22.00 - $24.00 per hour Job description: Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C. (law firm) is actively seeking a legal assistant to provide primary support to the Partner in charge of criminal defense.JOB TITLE
: Criminal Defense Legal Assistant/ParalegalJOB TYPE
:Full-time DUTIES :
Help maintain a culture of zealous, smart, and principled criminal defense for an established law firm. Direct report to Partner, but will also assist associate attorney as needed. Screen incoming calls, gather information from prospective clients, explain firm services and fee structure and schedule initial appointments for the attorneys as directed. Maintain Partner's calendar and schedule appointments. Serve as the primary point of contact regarding communications with other attorneys, clients, witnesses, experts, investigators, process servers, clerks and judges' assistants. Organize and maintain digital and physical case files, including evidence and trial preparation materials. Draft and file correspondence, motions, orders, subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum. Forms are generally available, but requires attention to detail, follow-up, and ability to recognize when circumstances may require edits. Gather, preserve, review, organize, and summarize documents, including medical and educational records and electronic evidence such as photos, recordings and posts on social media such as Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, cell phone text message strings and camera rolls, etc. Jury research and trial support Out of the office filing and general (legal and non-legal) errands Additional duties as assignedSKILLS REQUIRED
: High School Diploma Driver's license Basic typing skills (40 words per minute or more) Proficiency with Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Proficiency or ability to learn other firm software (Practice Master, One Note, Power Point) Basic computer, cell phone, and social media technology skills Professionalism, reliability, and discretion Organizational skills Hustle Sense of humor Respect for people's right to counsel and to present a defense, even when accused of Very Bad Things. Ability to stomach working on cases involving Very Bad Things Must love dogs (Partner has a big one who comes to work)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
: College degree or law firm work experience Spanish language a plusBACKGROUND CHECK
:Required Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Please submit resume with cover letter and salary requirement to: Mike Griffin, Business Manager Tucker Griffin BarnesP.C. 307
West Rio Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 www.TGBLaw.com