Criminal Law Paralegal

Location: Worldwide Criminal Law Paralegal - full time or part time We are seeking an experienced Criminal Law Paralegal to support a U.S. law firm handling misdemeanor, felony, and related criminal defense matters. This is a fully remote role for a legal professional with strong litigation experience, excellent drafting skills, and hands-on experience supporting attorneys with U.S. criminal cases. Key Responsibilities Support attorneys with misdemeanor and felony criminal matters from intake through resolution or trial. Draft motions, pleadings, notices, subpoenas, discovery requests, and legal correspondence. Review and organize discovery, including police reports, body camera footage, surveillance footage, photographs, witness statements, and other evidence. Prepare case chronologies, witness summaries, exhibit lists, and trial materials. Assist with hearing, deposition, plea, sentencing, and trial preparation. Communicate directly with clients, witnesses, family members, courts, prosecutors, experts, and other parties. Track court dates, filing deadlines, discovery deadlines, and case milestones. Prepare and submit court filings through applicable electronic filing systems. Request and organize records from law enforcement agencies, courts, medical providers, and other sources. Assist attorneys with legal and factual research related to criminal law and procedure. Maintain accurate and organized digital case files. Coordinate hearings, depositions, expert appointments, and other case events. Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion. Work within the firm's case management and document management systems. Follow established firm procedures and quality standards. Candidate Requirements Minimum 5 years of professional experience as a Paralegal, Lawyer, or Attorney. Minimum 2 years of experience working with a criminal law firm in the United States. Strong hands-on experience with U.S. criminal law matters. Experience supporting misdemeanor and felony criminal cases. Experience reviewing and organizing criminal discovery and evidence. Experience drafting motions, subpoenas, notices, pleadings, and legal correspondence. Experience preparing matters for hearings, plea negotiations, sentencing, and trials. Strong understanding of criminal court procedures and filing deadlines. Experience working directly with U.S. attorneys and clients. Strong legal drafting and document preparation skills. Experience with legal case management software and electronic court filing systems. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or comparable cloud-based business tools. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to manage sensitive and high-pressure matters professionally. For Every LauLau Professional Proven employment stability, with at least two years of tenure in each prior role. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Advanced hands-on experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Reliable high-speed internet, professional equipment, and a quiet home office. Consistent availability during U.S. business hours. Commitment to a long-term remote position with a U.S. law firm. Salary: $14 / hour