Bilingual Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

HSA match

Job summary

Peek Law Group, located in San Antonio, is seeking a bilingual Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant to provide vital support to their legal team. The role involves handling clerical tasks, organizing legal documents, and assisting clients with legal processes. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, proficiency in office tech, and enjoy client interactions. This position offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team in a firm committed to justice and compassion.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Professional demeanor when interacting with clients.

Responsibilities

• Print, scan, and assemble legal documents.
• Organize hard-copy files and folders.
• Prepare trial binders for attorney court use.
• Drop off/pick up documents from courts or agencies.
• Assist with in-person client visits and virtual court access.
• Handle certified mail and legal filings.
• Occasional in-person interpretation for clients.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Attention to detail

Client interaction skills

Basic office tech proficiency

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.

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