Criminal Defense Case Manager- Jacksonville, FL
The Jeffcoat Firm is dedicated to serving everyday people in crisis, delivering exceptional legal services with integrity and compassion. The Criminal Defense Case Manager will guide clients through the Criminal Defense case process, managing communications with courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement.
Responsibilities
- Managing attorney calendar, court appointments, client meetings, and answering phone calls
- Assisting in the preparation of motions, discovery requests, and affidavits
- Answering client questions about their case
- Drafting correspondence, and legal documents
- Maintaining case files and updating case management software
- Responsible for correctly documenting activity in case files
- Conducting client intake interviews and obtaining relevant information
- Coordinating with clients, court staff, law enforcement, and solicitors
- Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing discovery and files
- Attends required morning and monthly meetings
- Performs other job duties and responsibilities as assigned
Skills
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 1 year experience in Criminal Defense and/or Criminal Court experience
- Florida experience is required
- Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task, and work both within a team and independently
- Superb written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time-management skills
- Flexibility and a willingness to problem-solve
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Empathy and compassion for clients and co-workers
- A readiness to embrace and capitalize on evolving technology
- Prioritization of collaboration, efficiency and timeliness
- Enthusiasm for community involvement and the Jeffcoat brand
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate or equivalent experience preferred
- Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and rules preferred
- Bilingual Speaking (English/Spanish) is a plus
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Parental leave
- Generous vacation policy plus 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid Volunteer Time Off to support causes you’re passionate about
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