Criminal Law Legal Assistant

Criminal Law Legal Assistant

Full-Time | Remote | U.S. Criminal Law Firm | Latin America

About the Role

A U.S.-based criminal law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to attorneys and help ensure cases are handled efficiently and professionally.

The ideal candidate has previous experience working with a U.S. criminal defense law firm, is highly organized, comfortable managing multiple deadlines, and confident communicating with clients, courts, attorneys, and other parties.

This position requires someone proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of keeping attorneys organized while maintaining excellent client service in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to criminal defense attorneys.
• Assist with the management and organization of active criminal cases.
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule hearings, court appearances, consultations, meetings, and deadlines.
• Monitor emails and assist attorneys with organizing and prioritizing communications.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding case updates, appointments, documents, and attorney requests.
• Follow up with clients to obtain necessary documents and case information.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain electronic case files.
• Assist with drafting and formatting legal correspondence, notices, motions, and other legal documents as directed by attorneys.
• File and organize court documents and maintain accurate records of filings and deadlines.
• Obtain and organize discovery, police reports, court records, and supporting documentation.
• Track important case deadlines and ensure attorneys are informed of upcoming requirements.
• Communicate with courts, prosecutors' offices, law enforcement agencies, and other legal professionals when necessary.
• Schedule consultations with potential and existing clients.
• Update information and case notes in the firm's case management system.
• Assist with general administrative duties and attorney follow-up as needed.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client and case information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Case Manager, or Paralegal for a U.S. law firm.
• Criminal law or criminal defense experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with criminal case procedures, court deadlines, hearings, discovery, and legal documentation.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage calendars, emails, deadlines, and multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and legal professionals.
• Experience using legal case management systems and cloud-based office tools.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Professional, dependable, proactive, and responsive.

Language Requirements

• Strong professional English communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are highly preferred.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities and understands that organization and follow-up are essential in criminal defense. The ideal candidate anticipates attorney needs, stays ahead of deadlines, communicates confidently with clients, and ensures that important details do not fall through the cracks.

This is a long-term, full-time remote opportunity for a legal professional interested in continuing to develop their career supporting a U.S. criminal law practice.