Criminal Appeals Legal Assistant

Job Duck, LLC; Colombia; Remote; COP 40,564,000 - 43,334,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Dedicated team support

Remote work

Job summary

Job Duck is hiring a Criminal Appeals Legal Assistant to support a criminal appeals practice by helping manage case workflows, preparing legal documentation, and ensuring important deadlines and filings are handled accurately. This remote role requires detail-orientation and proactive case management, with English/Spanish communication with clients and inmates’ families.

The position involves collaboration with legal staff, a Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM EST schedule, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a law firm.
• Experience filing legal documents through court systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate records and case documentation
• Tracking case progress and deadlines
• Assist Office Manager and Paralegal with daily operations
• Organizing legal files and correspondence
• Preparing summaries and status reports for cases and clients
• Communicating with inmates' family members regarding case updates
• Filing final documents and representation agreements through court systems
• Producing legal documents using established templates

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Filing court documents

Document preparation

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Organization & case management

Independent work

Clio experience

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.