Do you want to help immigrant families remain together in the United States?
At the Law Office of Juan R Gonzalez, we’re more than just a law firm – we’re a beacon of hope and support for the recently arrived immigrant and immigrants facing challenges within the U.S. legal system. Our mission is to provide quality legal services at fees that our clients are happy to pay, and to stand as a pillar of strength for the most vulnerable in society. Operating virtually, we combine efficiency, quality, and personalization to make legal services accessible and client focused. We need an experienced Bilingual Paralegal to join our team and work directly with the owner to support the team and help our clients.
Your Impact:
As a Virtual Bilingual Criminal Law Paralegal on our team, your role will be integral in supporting our mission:
– You’ll support our attorneys in a range of tasks, with a focus on criminal law cases that often touch the lives of immigrants and those in delicate legal situations.
– Your bilingual skills (Spanish and English) will be crucial in bridging the communication gap with our diverse client base, ensuring they feel heard and understood.
– Your expertise in legal research, document preparation, and case management will directly contribute to our goal of offering top-tier legal services.
– Your knowledge of Texas law, particularly as it pertains to our target demographic, will be invaluable in effectively managing cases and supporting our clients.
What We’re Looking For:
– 3-5 years of experience in a criminal law firm or prosecutor’s office.
– Proficiency in both Spanish and English.
– Familiarity with e-filing systems in all Texas jurisdictions, Federal Court, and Circuit Court of Appeals.
– Familiarity with Texas and federal court local rules. Familiarity with Texas and the federal code of criminal procedure.
– Experience with Microsoft 365; knowledge of Pacer, LawToolBox for Office, and LeanLaw is a plus.
If the statements below appeal to you, then you make be our next paralegal!
- You smile when you answer the phone.
- You believe that paying attention to detail is normal.
We love to help people learn and grow. But we don’t have the time for that right now. We need a paralegal with experience in Criminal Law and Procedure. The ideal candidate will be able to take initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks with minimal handholding.
It is a part-time position where you are expected to manage a caseload, but with the potential to become a full-time position in three to six months. You are expected to work 20 to 30 hours per week. The range of pay will begin between $18.00 and $30.00 per hour based on experience, with opportunities for increases and for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability.
Our office is based in Cibolo, Texas, but the position is fully remote. We are a 100% virtual firm. A candidate based in Central Texas is preferred but not required.
Join Us:
To apply, please prepare a cover letter with no more than two paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph explain what you believe are the three (3) most important qualities needed in someone who works with immigrants accused of criminal wrongdoing and why you believe they are the most important qualities. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing sentence please write, “I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions”.
Do not send a cover letter or resume through this website. Email your cover letter and resume in PDF format to jrgonzalez@jrgonzalezlawfirm.com. The subject line of the email should have your last name (ALL CAPS), followed by the position you are applying for in lower case, followed by one word that you would use to describe yourself in ALL CAPS. [for example: ROBLES paralegal EXCEPTIONAL]
We look forward to reviewing your application.
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