What are the responsibilities and job description for the Criminal Defense Paralegal position at Price Benowitz LLP?
Company Overview
Price Benowitz, LLP is a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, DC with offices and attorneys throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. The firm handles many areas of law including criminal defense, personal injury, medical malpractice, immigration, trusts and estates, family, OFAC, business transactional and whistleblower law.
Our firm was built on the understanding that comprehensive representation does not begin and end in the courtroom. We know that just having sound legal counsel does not translate to a comprehensive and satisfactory experience for a client. We want our clients to be satisfied with their choice of firm, not just in their choice of attorney. Our client service and support staff are dedicated to making the experience of retaining an attorney as smooth as possible and ensuring that no client ever has a question or concern that goes unanswered. It doesn’t matter how good an attorney is if they don’t pay close attention to the wants and needs of the client. We want to make sure that each of our clients is as happy with the experience they have with our firm as they are with the ultimate result in his or her case.
Job Summary
Price Benowitz, LLP is seeking a full-time paralegal to join its criminal defense team at their Washington, DC office. Our Paralegal focuses on assisting with cases to ensure the efficient and timely processing of the different stages of litigation. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who has previous administrative or legal assistant experience at a criminal defense firm. This position would support the attorney of the firm and serves as the office manager for that location, ensuring that the day to day functions of that office are running smoothly.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Gather discovery information
- Obtain police records and evidence
- Interview witnesses
- Conduct legal research for a case
- Draft motions, complaints, or briefs in criminal proceedings
- Prepare trial exhibits
- Answer and direct incoming calls
- Assist with scheduling important dates or meetings
- Assist with the management of databases and files
- Perform client relation responsibilities as assigned
- Assist with other essential functions of the firm
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Paralegal certification in South Carolina preferred
- Must have previous office experience.
- Must be detail oriented
- Good organizational, time management, customer service skills.
- Ability to work well independently
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to pass a background check
