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Legal Administrative Assistant – Criminal Practice
Job DuckLegal Administrative Assistant supporting a fast-paced criminal defense practice. Managing client intake, assisting in case preparation and maintaining efficient workflows for a remote law firm.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Organize and maintain case files and discovery documentation
- Support ongoing client communication including SMS follow-ups and updates
- Prepare and assist with filing standard legal documents such as notices of appearance and discovery requests
- Assist with electronic discovery review and organization of case-related materials
- Manage calendar scheduling and appointment coordination
- Coordinate travel logistics related to legal cases
- Schedule client meetings, including coordination for individuals both in and out of custody
- Manage client intake processes and maintain clear communication with prospective and current clients
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in a U.S. law firm environment preferred
- Experience supporting criminal defense matters is a plus
- Ability to handle sensitive client interactions with professionalism and composure
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to provide suggestions and contribute to process improvements
- Bilingual proficiency
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or in a legal support role
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
- Emotional intelligence and ability to remain composed in stressful situations
- Professional and client-focused mindset
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach
- Ability to receive and provide feedback constructively
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of accountability
- Adaptability in a dynamic work environment
- Strong interpersonal skills when handling client interactions
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Paid Time Off
- Bonuses
- 100% remote/home-based position
- Full-time, long-term career opportunities
- Parental Leave
- Professional development and training
- Dedicated team support
- Alignment with our clients' core values
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal document preparationelectronic discovery reviewcase file organizationcalendar schedulingclient intake processesdiscovery documentation managementtravel logistics coordinationmultitaskingprocess improvement
Soft Skills
professionalismcomposureorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailemotional intelligenceclient-focused mindsetproactive approachadaptabilityinterpersonal skills