Criminal Defense Paralegal
J. Adamsoff and Associates is an established, successful Immigration and Criminal Defense Law firm serving the needs of clients throughout the state of Colorado, with offices located in Denver and Colorado Springs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Paralegal to support our Criminal Defense Law practice at our firm’s Denver office. This position entails mostly in-person work at our office while also driving from the office to the court and detention centers to meet with clients, working on multiple clients’ cases and meeting deadlines set by the attorneys.
Regular job duties will include: Consistent client communication, reviewing and analyzing discovery ; drafting legal documents (motions, court filings, applications, correspondence, et cetera); Communication with District Attorneys and court clerks, performing online legal research; collecting and reviewing evidence from clients; filing and serving documents online and in person; and other occasional basic administrative assistance as-needed.
We expect all our staff to possess a strong work ethic and commitment to serving our clients’ best interests. This includes habitual punctuality during working hours, professional attire and demeanor at the office, and a cordial attitude towards one’s colleagues. That said, our office environment is somewhat less “uptight” and more “laid back” than that of most law firms.
MINIMUM APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for the Paralegal role at our firm are:
- Fully fluent in English AND Spanish
- Basic aptitude using Microsoft Windows
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Excellent English writing skills, including strong proficiency in English grammar, syntax, punctuation, et cetera
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to focus on large, ongoing tasks
- Ability to multitask as-needed on multiple small tasks
The ideal candidate for this position will be fully fluent in both English and Spanish, have prior experience working as a paralegal at an Criminal Defense Law Firm.
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The compensation for this position is $45k-65k annually. As an employee at our law firm, you will receive all federal holidays off with pay, flexible sick days and paid vacation time, reimbursement for certain work-related expenses, Health/Dental and Vision insurance plans available.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Colorado Springs, CO 80909: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
