[Hiring] Criminal Defense Paralegal @Bionic Talent

Role Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, highly organized Paralegal to support our client’s background legal work and case coordination. This role is dedicated to managing essential behind-the-scenes legal tasks and serving as a key liaison to coordinate depositions, hearings, and court dates with opposing counsel and the court systems.

This is the right role for a meticulous professional who thrives in a structured environment, understands US criminal legal proceedings, and takes ownership of critical schedules and legal filings. US Law firm experience is required. Criminal law experience is preferred.

• Manage background legal preparation, draft basic legal documents, and compile case files.
• Coordinate schedules, depositions, hearings, and court appearances with opposing counsel, judicial officers, and court staff.
• Track court dockets, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements to keep cases on schedule.
• Organize, review, and redact legal documents and evidence for upcoming proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case management records, client files, and calendar systems.
• Communicate efficiently and professionally with internal legal teams and court personnel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Paralegal, preferably supporting US Criminal Law.
• Proven experience handling legal court scheduling, deposition coordination, and docket management.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Deep understanding of US legal procedures, terminology, and court rules.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and reliable in meeting rigid court deadlines.
• Strong emotional intelligence, discretion with sensitive legal information, and high attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple calls and tasks simultaneously.
• Experience using Filevine, Clio, or similar legal case management systems.

Requirements

• Position: Criminal Defense Paralegal
• Remote Status: Fully Remote
• Preferred Location: Latin America
• Working Hours: 9 am - 5 pm EST
• Holidays: US Federal Holidays
• Salary: USD 1200 - USD 1600 per month
• Internal Job ID: 1488