Criminal Paralegal

Do you have a passion for helping clients and their families during some of life's most challenging moments? Do you naturally build trust and connect with people from all walks of life? Are you driven to achieve goals while going above and beyond to deliver exceptional service?

If you are seeking an opportunity to join a professional law firm that values teamwork, service, and excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is a multi-practice law firm dedicated to guiding and empowering our community through exceptional legal services. We are seeking a self-motivated, bilingual (English/Spanish) Paralegal to join our Criminal Defense Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Paralegal will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Other responsibilities include:

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Administratively support and attend trials when needed
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
• Provide accurate Spanish/English interpretation for attorneys, clients, witnesses, and other individuals during in-office and out-of-office meetings and proceedings.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Computer literacy
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with the ability to effectively interpret conversations in a professional and legal setting.
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure

** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY **

Please follow all application instructions carefully. Attention to detail is an important part of this role.

Do not apply through the contact information on our website. If you do, you will not be considered and will be disqualified.

TO APPLY: Apply through this posting.

Hourly Pay: Competitive hourly pay based on relevant experience.

Job Type: Full-time

MDLF currently offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays as designated by the firm
• 401 (k)

Aside from a competitive salary and benefits package, at Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC we believe every role contributes to our mission of guiding and empowering our community. We foster a collaborative, supportive workplace where team members are encouraged to learn, grow, and live our Core Values every day:

• Golden Rule
• Positive Mental Attitude
• Go Above and Beyond

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: MDLF Dallas Office