Criminal Appeals Legal Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Honduras, +6 more countries.

📋 Description

• Ensure precise record-keeping and documentation of cases

• Monitor the progress of cases to help guarantee that deadlines are adhered to

• Support the Office Manager and Paralegal in daily legal operations

• Supervise active cases and follow up on outstanding items

• Arrange legal files and correspondence efficiently

• Collaborate with internal team members on ongoing legal issues

• Prepare summaries and status reports for cases and clients

• Engage with inmates' family members to provide updates and information regarding cases

• Submit final documents and representation agreements through court systems

• Generate legal documents utilizing established templates

⛳️ Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant or within a law firm

• Extensive experience in filing legal documents through court systems

• Proficient in legal document preparation

• Keen attention to detail

• Exceptional organizational abilities

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines effectively

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish

• Professional approach to client service

• Skills in case tracking and follow-up

• Ability to work autonomously

• Proactive mindset

• Strong time management capabilities

• Experience with Clio is preferred

• Clear and professional speaking voice

• Availability for remote work in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

• Availability from Monday to Friday

• Proficiency in Clio Grow, Clio Manage, Cadence Consult, RingCentral, Google Workspace, and Law Pay

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work remotely

• Culture recognized by Great Place to Work Certification

• Guidance from recruiters throughout the application process