Experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal - Phoenix, AZ

Experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal - Phoenix, AZ About this position

Description:

Grand Canyon Law Group is seeking an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal who knows Arizona criminal cases, understands the courts throughout Central Arizona, and can help move a case forward without waiting to be told what comes next.

This is not an entry-level paralegal position.

We are looking for someone who has worked directly on felony and misdemeanor cases, can independently review discovery, recognizes when disclosure is missing, and understands the urgency behind court deadlines. You should be comfortable communicating with clients who are facing one of the most stressful experiences of their lives while also maintaining the organization, accuracy, and accountability required in a high-performing criminal defense firm.

The right person is sharp, steady, proactive, and exceptionally organized. You know the difference between completing a task and taking ownership of a case. You follow up, close loops, anticipate what the attorney will need, and speak up when something does not look right.

If you are an experienced criminal defense paralegal who takes pride in excellent work, strong systems, and helping attorneys deliver exceptional representation, we want to meet you.

About the Firm

Grand Canyon Law Group is an Arizona criminal defense firm dedicated to helping good people accused of a crime take control of their case and save their future.

Our work is grounded in three core values:

• Compassion
• Honesty
• Results

We believe exceptional criminal defense requires more than courtroom skill. It requires clear communication, organized case management, consistent follow-through, and a team that genuinely cares about the people it represents.

Our paralegals are not treated as administrative afterthoughts. They are essential members of the legal team and play a direct role in case preparation, client confidence, attorney effectiveness, and the overall success of the firm

• Support attorneys handling felony and misdemeanor criminal matters throughout Central Arizona
• Review, organize, and summarize complex criminal discovery, including:
  • Police reports
  • Body camera footage
  • Dash camera footage
  • Recorded interviews
  • Photographs
  • Audio recordings
  • Laboratory and forensic reports
  • Medical records
  • Supplemental disclosure
  • Digital and electronic evidence
• Identify missing, incomplete, inconsistent, or outstanding disclosure
• Prepare clear discovery summaries, case timelines, witness lists, and issue outlines for attorney review
• Track disclosure requests and follow up until outstanding materials are received or appropriately escalated
• Draft and prepare legal documents under attorney supervision, including:
  • Notices of Appearance
  • Requests for Discovery
  • Motions to Compel
  • Motions to Modify Release Conditions
  • Settlement memoranda
  • Sentencing memoranda
  • Subpoenas
  • Records requests
  • Client and court correspondence
  • Other criminal pleadings and case documents
• Assist attorneys with hearing, sentencing, evidentiary, and trial preparation
• Maintain accurate, organized, and current electronic case files
• Calendar court appearances, filing deadlines, internal deadlines, and follow-up tasks with exceptional accuracy
• Monitor court dockets and case activity
• Coordinate with attorneys, courts, prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, experts, treatment providers, clients, and internal team members
• Communicate consistently and compassionately with clients by phone, email, and text
• Help clients understand case updates, upcoming obligations, and what to expect next
• Maintain professional boundaries while building trust with clients and their families
• Prioritize competing assignments and respond effectively when case needs change
• Follow through on outstanding matters without constant…