Criminal Defense Virtual Paralegal

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

Regional

Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for bilingual criminal defense professionals who manage case workflows and coordinate with court systems. Based in LATAM, the role emphasizes remote collaboration and requires a blend of legal and administrative skills.

Best fit for

Candidates who can handle both legal research and public-facing administrative tasks
— “front desk responsibilities that involve dealing directly with the public regarding criminal complaints”
Individuals with a solid grasp of trial preparation and court procedures
— “Process criminal cases for trial preparation, including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.”

Things to consider

Must be located in LATAM, which may limit eligibility for candidates outside the region
— “Based in LATAM”
Role requires handling sensitive client communications and court-related tasks with precision
— “Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with court calendars and jury panel coordination in your resume
— “Complete a daily court calendar, obtain jury panels”
Emphasize your ability to manage both legal and administrative workflows simultaneously
— “Perform a variety of office-related activities to support Department functions”
Demonstrate fluency in both English and Spanish with specific examples of use
— “Bilingual (English/Spanish) required”
Showcase your familiarity with case management software and trial preparation processes
— “Experience with Case Management Software”
Include examples of handling discovery, subpoenas, and revocation petitions in your application materials
— “Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

maintain communication with clients
process criminal cases for trial preparation

Typical background

1 year of Criminal Defense experiencebilingual (English/Spanish)

Skills & requirements

Required

Legal ResearchDocument CreationDatabase MaintenanceCourt Calendar Management

Stack & domain

Legal ResearchDocument CreationDatabase MaintenanceCase Management SoftwareCommunicationTeamworkProblem-solvingTime ManagementCriminal Defense

About the role

Original posting from The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC via Greenhouse

At The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, our expert legal team is a driving force behind our continued success. We’re in search of an experienced Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant to join this team and help maintain the standard of excellence for which we’re known. The Criminal Defense Paralegal/Virtual Assistant will have an immediate effect on our operations, guiding us toward positive outcomes with comprehensive legal research, document creation, and database maintenance. You and your team will work in collaboration to ensure that criminal matters within the department are moving along. As the Criminal Defense Virtual Assistant, you will have a working knowledge of current legislative and regulatory guidelines and experience in Criminal Defense. The United Firm | La Liga Defensora is proud to offer comprehensive, specialized services, which start with our own attention to the letter of the law.
Responsibilities
Maintain communication with clients and provide case updates promptly
Process criminal cases for trial preparation, including legal documents, data entry, and correspondence.
Complete a daily court calendar, obtain jury panels, and issue discovery to defense attorneys.
Prepare subpoenas and cancel subpoenas when trials are completed, dismissed, or continued.
Enter revocation petitions and prepare files for court.
Request criminal history documentation, including national, state, and local criminal histories, booking photos, arrest records, juvenile criminal histories, and Bureau of Motor Vehicles records.
Perform a variety of office-related activities to support Department functions, including back-up of co-workers and front desk responsibilities that involve dealing directly with the public regarding criminal complaints.
Qualifications
At least 1 year of Criminal Defense experience required.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) required
Paralegal or legal experience.
Experience with Case Management Software
Based in LATAM
Send resume in English.
The United Firm | La Liga Defensora is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We're dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Source: The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC careers (Greenhouse)