Criminal Defense Law Clerk/paralegal

3 weeks ago


Philadelphia, United States Goldstein Mehta LLC and Coleman Defense LLC Full time

**Criminal defense law clerk/paralegal**

Two busy Center City criminal defense lawyers are looking for a paralegal or law clerk. The responsibilities would include:

- Answering and returning phone calls from clients, potential clients, court personnel, and others,
- Drafting correspondence and basic legal filings,
- Legal research and writing where applicable,
- Assistance with tracking deadlines, calendars, and organizing,
- Case review and preparation,
- Client intake,
- Filing legal documents with the courts,
- Basic legal errands like printing, mailing, and picking up documents,
- Other tasks as required to assist attorneys.

Qualifications:

- Proficiency in legal research methods and tools like Westlaw and Lexis-Nexis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective client interaction
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Familiarity with litigation procedures and legal document preparation
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
- Professional, dependable, and motivated

This would be a good position for an experienced paralegal or a part-time or night law student. There would be some opportunities to observe criminal court as well. Compensation, benefits, and level of responsibility commensurate with experience.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Internship

Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

- Philadelphia, PA 19103 (required)

Work Location: In person



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