Bilingual Criminal Defense Paralegal (Part-Time, Remote)

About the role

A U.S.-based law firm is looking for an experienced bilingual criminal defense paralegal to provide remote legal and administrative support to an attorney. The ideal candidate has previously supported a U.S. law firm, preferably in criminal defense, and is comfortable with legal drafting, client communication, scheduling and general case management. The position is part-time and fully remote.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to the attorney.
• Draft, prepare, review and organize legal documents.
• Organize legal files and maintain accurate case records.
• Assist with general case management and case follow-up.
• Handle inbound and outbound phone calls and communicate professionally with clients.
• Manage appointments, calendars and scheduling.
• Monitor deadlines and make sure important case information is documented.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Required profile

• Bilingual English and Spanish, with strong written and spoken English.
• Previous experience supporting a U.S.-based law firm preferred; criminal defense experience highly preferred.
• Experience with legal drafting and document preparation.
• Strong client communication and phone-handling skills.
• Experience with case management, scheduling and calendar management.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and document preparation
• Case management systems (preferred)
• Scheduling and calendar management

What we offer

• 100% remote opportunity
• Part-time position supporting a U.S.-based law firm
• Exposure to U.S. criminal defense matters
• Collaborative and professional work environment

To apply, candidates send their updated resume and a short video introduction by email to the recruiter's careers contact.