Criminal Defense Case Manager
The Jeffcoat Firm
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jacksonville • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $23 - $28 per hour
Job Level
About the role
- Managing attorney calendar, court appointments, client meetings, and answering phone calls
- Assisting in the preparation of motions, discovery requests, and affidavits
- Answering client questions about their case
- Drafting correspondence, and legal documents
- Maintaining case files and updating case management software
- Responsible for correctly documenting activity in case files
- Conducting client intake interviews and obtaining relevant information
- Coordinating with clients, court staff, law enforcement, and solicitors
- Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing discovery and files
- Attends required morning and monthly meetings
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Criminal Defense and/or Criminal Court experience
- Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and rules preferred
- Florida experience is required
- Bilingual Speaking (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task, and work both within a team and independently
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Parental leave
- Generous vacation policy plus 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid Volunteer Time Off to support causes you’re passionate about
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
case managementdrafting legal documentspreparing motionsconducting client intake interviewsorganizing discoverydocumenting activity in case filesfamiliarity with court procedurescriminal defense experiencetrial preparationaffidavit preparation
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillswriting skillsmulti-taskingteamworkindependence
Certifications
High School DiplomaGEDBachelor's degreeParalegal Certificate