Criminal Appeals Legal Assistant

Job Duck, LLC; Colombia; Remote; COP 40,595,000 - 43,367,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Dedicated team support

Value-aligned clients

Job summary

Job Duck, LLC is hiring a Criminal Appeals Legal Assistant to support a criminal appeals practice with case workflows, document preparation, and deadline management. This role collaborates with legal staff and communicates with clients and families to keep cases moving forward.

The position offers a remote work environment with a focus on accuracy, organization, and proactive legal support in a fast-paced legal setting.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a law firm
• Experience filing legal documents through court systems
• Experience preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and case management skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records and case documentation
• Tracking case progress and deadlines
• Assisting the Office Manager and Paralegal with daily legal operations
• Helping monitor active cases and following up on pending items
• Organizing legal files and correspondence
• Coordinating with internal team members to support ongoing legal matters
• Preparing summaries and status reports for cases and clients
• Communicating with inmates' family members regarding case updates and information
• Filing final documents and representation agreements through court systems
• Producing legal documents using established templates

Skills

Case management

Filing and documentation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Remote work readiness

Tools

Clio

Job description

JOB DUCK IS HIRING A CRIMINAL APPEALS LEGAL ASSISTANT

For ambitious, culturally diverse, curious minds seeking booming careers, Job Duck unlocks and nurtures your potential. We connect you with rewarding, remote job opportunities with US-based employers who recognize and appreciate your skills, allowing you to not just survive but thrive. As a lifestyle company we ensure that everybody working here has a fantastic time, which is why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work Certification for 4 years!

Role Overview

At Job Duck, we connect talented professionals with opportunities that make a meaningful impact. We are seeking a Criminal Appeals Legal Assistant to support a criminal appeals law practice by helping manage case workflows, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring important deadlines and filings are handled accurately. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive in keeping cases moving forward. The successful candidate will work closely with legal staff, communicate with clients and their families, and play a key role in maintaining smooth day-to-day operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoy providing critical administrative and legal support.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)

Your Responsibilities Will Include but Are Not Limited To:

• Maintaining accurate records and case documentation
• Tracking case progress and helping ensure deadlines are met
• Assisting the Office Manager and Paralegal with daily legal operations
• Helping monitor active cases and following up on pending items
• Organizing legal files and correspondence
• Coordinating with internal team members to support ongoing legal matters
• Preparing summaries and status reports for cases and clients
• Communicating with inmates' family members regarding case updates and information
• Filing final documents and representation agreements through court systems
• Producing legal documents using established templates

What We’re Looking For:

• 1-2 years of experience working as a Legal Assistant or within a law firm environment
• Strong experience filing legal documents through court systems
• Experience preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organizational and case management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and manage competing tasks effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Professional and client-focused service approach
• Experience tracking cases and following up on outstanding matters
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Experience with Clio is preferred
• Clear, professional, and confident speaking voice
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with clients, courts, and internal team members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Reliable computer setup (laptop/PC, headset, stable internet min. 10 Mbps download / 5 Mbps upload)
• Quiet, distraction-free remote work environment

What’s In It for You?

• Monthly compensation starting from 1142 USD to 1220 USD
• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Dedicated support from our team.
• A chance to work with clients who share our values.

DISCLAIMER: Every candidate must pass each step in our application process to become part of our team. Ensure you have all the required documentation ready to streamline your application process.