Criminal Defense Paralegal

Company: Chieppor & Egner LLC
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*Description: *

Chieppor and Egner LLC is looking for a full-time Criminal Defense Paralegal to join our team. Candidates must have at least one or more years of experience as a paralegal.

*Responsibilities: *

Preparing legal documents and correspondence

Administrative duties such as answering phones, maintaining attorney calendars, scheduling meetings, conference calls, etc

Filing correspondence and other legal documents internally and with Courts, opening and closing client matters, and maintaining client contact

Organizing, reviewing, and summarizing discovery materials

Communicating with various governmental agencies about cases and scheduling

Basic research on Westlaw and other government databases related to cases

Assisting with trial preparation and providing support during court proceedings

*Qualifications: *

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Research proficiency, trial prep, and trial assistance experience arestrongly preferred

Excellent written communication skills to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents

Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft

Ability to interact professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels

Great interpersonal skills with a "can-do" work ethic

Excellent Microsoft Office skills

Experience with the Pennsylvania Court E-Filing systemis highly recommended

Self-starter and willing to work flexible hours as necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $32,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus pay

Education:
* Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: One location%58047475%

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