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 idóneo 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

📌 Criminal Law Legal Assistant (México)
🏢 Horizon Premier Staffing
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