Bilingual Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant

Peek Law Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Peek Law Group is seeking a Bilingual Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant in Austin, TX. This entry-level position supports a criminal defense team with administrative and clerical tasks, requiring excellent organizational skills and bilingual capabilities. Join a firm dedicated to justice and client empowerment, providing a compassionate work environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance Reimbursement

MEC

HSA MATCHING

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Print, scan, and assemble physical copies of legal documents and case materials.
• Assist with in-person client visits and provide interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients.
• Handle mail duties including certified mail and legal filings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Professionalism

Job description

Bilingual Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant

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About Peek Law Group:

Peek Law Group is a bilingual criminal defense and immigration firm with offices in Austin and San Antonio. For over 20 years, we have served individuals, families, and the Central Texas community with a strong commitment to justice, compassion, and integrity.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance Reimbursement
• MEC
• Sedera: Health and Medical Cost Sharing
• HSA MATCHING
• HSA
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
  
  
  

About Peek Law Group:

Peek Law Group is a bilingual criminal defense and immigration firm with offices in Austin and San Antonio. For over 20 years, we have served individuals, families, and the Central Texas community with a strong commitment to justice, compassion, and integrity.

Our team helps clients navigate complex and emotional legal matters, including criminal charges, removal defense, and family-based immigration. We are driven by our mission to be our client’s voice in adversity through the pursuit of justice, mercy, and restoration. Our work is guided by six core values: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.

Role Overview:

The Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant provides crucial in-person support to our criminal defense team, including both attorneys and paralegals. This role focuses on administrative, clerical, and logistical tasks to help keep the department organized and efficient. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, dependable, and comfortable interacting with clients, staff, and the court.

This position is perfect for someone who enjoys being the go-to person in the office and can take the initiative to support both legal staff and daily operations.

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required***
  
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Print, scan, and assemble physical copies of legal documents and case materials
• Organize and maintain hard-copy files and folders in the office
• Prepare trial binders and document packets for attorney use in court
• Drop off and pick up documents from local courts, jails, or other agencies
• Assist with in-person client visits, which may include greeting clients, helping set up virtual court access, collecting signed documents, or coordinating affidavits
• Handle mail duties, including certified mail, legal filings, and mail runs
• Provide occasional in-person interpretation for Spanish-speaking clients
• Support attorney or paralegal with other in-office administrative tasks as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow through on tasks from start to finish
• Comfortable with printing, scanning, and organizing physical documents
• Professional and approachable when interacting with clients in person
• Comfortable learning basic office tech (e.g., printers, scanners, case management software)
• Willing to assist with occasional in-person deliveries or pickups, if needed
• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH
  
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Prior legal assistant or office administrative experience
• Familiarity with local courts in Travis, Williamson, or Hays County
• Interest in criminal law or experience in a legal setting
  
  
  

Our Mission Statement: “Being your voice in Adversity through the pursuit of Justice, Mercy and Restoration.”

Our Core Values Called to champion those in need, every day in every small way, by: Responding Graciously, Advocating Tenaciously, Taking Ownership, Sowing Generously, Empowering for Excellence, and Restoring Compellingly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Law Practice

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