Bilingual Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant

Peek Law Group PLLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Peek Law Group PLLC is seeking a Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant in Austin, Texas. This bilingual role is essential for supporting the criminal defense team through various administrative tasks, managing documents, and engaging with clients. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and enjoy an active office environment.

Benefits

Health Insurance Reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow through on tasks.
• Professional and approachable when interacting with clients.
• Comfortable with basic office technology.

Responsibilities

• Print, scan, and assemble legal documents.
• Maintain organized hard-copy files.
• Prepare trial binders and support client visits.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Professional demeanor

Job description

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.