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Moaddel Law Firm

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51 - 200 employees

👥 B2C

📋 Compliance

B2C • Compliance

Moaddel Law Firm is a Los Angeles-based immigration law firm that represents and defends members of the Latino community. For over 40 years the firm has provided bilingual, client-focused legal services including family petitions, green card/residence, citizenship and naturalization, deportation defense, U and VAWA visas, SIJS, and waivers. The firm emphasizes compassionate yet aggressive courtroom representation, confidential service in Spanish and English, and free case evaluations supported by a large team of experienced attorneys and staff.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing timely updates on case status and outcomes following court hearings. • Maintain organized, accurate digital case files for each client. • Draft motions and correspondence to clients, prosecutors, courts, law enforcement agencies, the DMV, and other government agencies. • Partner with attorneys to ensure they have all documents and resources needed to achieve the best possible outcome for clients. • Manage attorney calendars, including client meetings and court appearances. • Ensure all court hearings, deadlines, and client meetings are accurately calendared. • Request and obtain criminal history records (national, state, local, juvenile) and DMV/BMV records, along with booking photos and arrest records. • Analyze court documents, including dockets, minute orders, Livescan results, and FBI fingerprint reports. • Assemble criminal case files for trial, including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence. • Audit discovery to identify discrepancies, potential 1538 (motion to suppress) issues, and missing materials. • Compile civil court documents for restraining order matters. • Complete daily court calendars, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys. • Assess cases and provide instructions for routine hearings, including arraignments, check filings, proof dates, and warrant recall strategy. • Adhere to all firm protocols and procedures. • Perform other duties as assigned.

🎯 Requirements

• 1+ years of experience in criminal defense • 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant • Full professional fluency in English and Spanish (C1/C2 English) • Prior experience as a criminal or misdemeanor paralegal • Proven success keeping accurate and detailed notes and digital records and documentation. • Technology experience with G Suite case management software (e.g. Clio).

🏖️ Benefits

• 10 Paid holidays • Additional Paid Time off as part of our Wellness Programs