PARALEGAL – CRIMINAL DEFENSE PRACTICE

Queens Defenders is seeking both case paralegals and discovery review paralegals for its criminal defense practice to join a dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and client-support staff to represent clients in Queens Criminal and Supreme Courts.

Case Paralegals and Discovery Paralegals will each be assigned to a small team of criminal defense attorneys, working closely to provide legal, logistical and client-facing support throughout the pendency of a criminal case. Case Paralegals will work to provide legal support on most aspects of a criminal case as part of their team, while the Discovery Paralegals will work to provide legal support specific to discovery. You will receive comprehensive training and develop a broad range of administrative, legal, and interpersonal skills. With opportunities to support attorneys in the courthouse and attend in-house continuing legal education seminars, you will have the chance to grow professionally and deepen their understanding of criminal defense work. This is an on-site position at our Forest Hills office.

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