Criminal Defense Paralegal

Who we are:

Our premier Criminal Defense, immigration, and family law firm is looking to immediately add a Criminal Defense Paralegal to our team of legal professionals. We are a top-rated and rapidly expanding law firm and are interested in a candidate who is dedicated, reliable, and looking to grow within the practice. Our main office is located near City Hall in downtown Manhattan, NYC, and we have a satellite office in Brooklyn, NY. Our law firm operates as a team, with each member bringing their individual strengths and experiences to provide our clients with top-quality representation, no matter what they face. Customer service is of the utmost importance and we believe that the personal attention we give to each of our client's cases helps to ensure solutions tailored to their unique needs. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills and the ability to excel in an energetic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

More about us: https://www.tsiglerlaw.com/

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Responsibilities:*

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Providing high-quality support to our legal staff through case preparation, file organization and maintaining an accurate database of past and current motions, as well as assisting other team members as necessary

• Preparing legal documents including affidavits, briefs, and motions

• Communicating with clients, summarizing cases, conducting research, investigating facts, and providing clients with case status updates

• Showcasing excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills

• Working independently, prioritizing, and multitasking as necessary

• Deescalating stressful situations and providing an excellent client experience

• Familiarizing yourself with various apps and software to better serve our clients

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What We Offer:*

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Excellent pay, commensurate with experience

• Health benefits

• 401K with discretionary matching

• Paid time off

• Paid sick days

• Maternity leave

• Discretionary performance based year-end bonus

• Collegial and close-knit work environment

• Unlimited potential for growth

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What We Require:*

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1+ years of experience as a Criminal Defense Paralegal

• Up-to-date resume complete with relevant experience

• Cover letter highlighting your skillset

• Salary requirements

• Bilingual preferred

• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the USA

• Bachelor's degree is required

Applications that are not complete will not be reviewed. Please do not call the office to follow up on your application. We will reach out to you if we believe that you are the right fit for the team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person