Managing Criminal Defense Paralegal

Price Benowitz Accident Injury Lawyers, LLP

Managing Criminal Defense Paralegal leading support staff and complex federal criminal casework. Price Benowitz LLP delivers legal services across criminal defense and other practice areas.

Posted 8/25/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing criminal defense cases, including drafting legal documents, coordinating discovery, and ensuring compliance with federal court procedures. Proven ability to lead and mentor paralegal teams while maintaining high standards of organization and client service.

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Criminal Defense Paralegal ExperienceFederal Court ProceduresLegal Drafting and ProofreadingCase Management SkillsTeam Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Criminal Defense Case ManagementLegal Document PreparationDiscovery ManagementElectronic Filing SystemsLitigation SupportAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsProfessionalismDiscretionAccountabilityClient Service

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeLegal Case Management SystemsFederal Electronic Court Filing Systems

Industry Keywords

Criminal DefenseLitigation LifecycleFederal Criminal MattersMentoringRemote Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and coordinate the Criminal Defense paralegal and support staff team, including workflow, assignments, priorities, performance, and deadlines
Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, mentoring, and accountability to Criminal Defense support staff
Provide hands-on paralegal support to attorneys handling complex federal and other criminal defense matters
Manage criminal cases throughout the litigation lifecycle, from intake and investigation through hearings, trial preparation, sentencing, and post-trial matters
Draft, review, and prepare motions, pleadings, correspondence, subpoenas, discovery-related documents, and other legal filings
Prepare and electronically file documents in federal courts while ensuring compliance with applicable rules, procedures, and deadlines
Coordinate and manage discovery, including reviewing, organizing, summarizing, and maintaining large volumes of records, reports, video, audio, and other evidence
Maintain attorney calendars and track court appearances, filing deadlines, hearings, trials, client meetings, and other critical dates
Communicate professionally and compassionately with clients and their families regarding case status, documentation, scheduling, and other case-related matters
Coordinate with attorneys, investigators, experts, court personnel, government agencies, and other parties as necessary
Prepare hearing and trial materials, exhibits, witness files, attorney notebooks, and other litigation support materials
Monitor case progress and proactively identify outstanding tasks, approaching deadlines, and potential issues
Maintain accurate, organized, and up-to-date electronic case files
Train, mentor, and support Criminal Defense staff while helping establish consistent processes and high standards across the team
Accurately record billable time and assist with other case management and administrative responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 years of substantive criminal defense paralegal experience
Substantive federal criminal defense paralegal experience required
Strong knowledge of federal criminal court procedures, electronic filing requirements, discovery, deadlines, and litigation practices
Prior management experience directly supervising, leading, mentoring, and providing day-to-day direction to paralegals or legal support staff
Strong and stable employment history in permanent paralegal positions
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex criminal matters and anticipate attorney and case needs
Strong legal drafting, proofreading, organizational, and case management skills
Experience managing complex discovery and preparing matters for hearings and trial
Ability to prioritize multiple active cases and competing deadlines in a fast-paced remote environment
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
High degree of professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, accountability, and client service
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal case management systems, federal electronic court filing systems, and related legal technology
Ability to work independently and effectively manage and communicate with a team in a fully remote environment
Ability to consistently work Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Eastern Time
Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
Willingness and ability to travel to Washington, DC approximately once per quarter for in-person meetings, training, or other business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer-supported medical, dental, and vision insurance
Mental health support
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Comprehensive benefits package
Fully remote work arrangement
Global? No explicit additional benefit stated