Paralegal

Location: Brevard County, Florida (Cocoa)

Position Overview:

A well-established, full service law firm in Brevard County, Florida, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Criminal Defense Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Florida State Court procedures and demonstrate a proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload. This role requires a professional individual who can effectively juggle multiple tasks, maintain strict confidentiality, and provide exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

Responsibilities:

Case Management:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of criminal defense cases, including DUIs, major felonies, and misdemeanors.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and discovery requests, in accordance with Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure.
• Organize and maintain case files, both physical and electronic, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation.
• Manage and track discovery materials, ensuring timely exchange and review.

Court and Calendar Management:

• Maintain attorney calendars, scheduling hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
• Coordinate with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients to schedule appointments and resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents.

Client Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and court personnel providing clear and compassionate communication.
• Answer client inquiries and provide updates on case status.
• Schedule client meetings and interviews.
• Maintain client confidentiality.

Office Administration:

• Serve as office receptionist, answering phones, greeting clients, and managing incoming mail.
• Assist with general office tasks, including filing, copying, and scanning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must reside in Brevard County, Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience in a criminal law office setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of Florida state court procedures and criminal law.
• Experience handling DUIs, major felonies, and misdemeanors.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with case management software is a plus (MyCase).
• Bilingualism is a plus.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing
• Case management
• Calendar management
• Client communication
• Office administration
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Ability to multitask

Base Salary: $55,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

• Please submit your resume here or to Jay@gmtblaw.com.