Corpus Christi Criminal Defense Legal Assistant

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law, P.C. in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Legal Assistant for a busy criminal defense practice. The role supports attorneys, manages client inquiries by phone, email, and in person, and coordinates with clients and staff to ensure smooth case progression.

Required is prior Legal Assistant experience and bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish. The office offers a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and benefits aligned with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant experience is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with clients via phone, email, and in person with questions or concerns.
• Act as liaison between attorneys, clients and other staff members.
• Enter new clients information into the case management system and maintains the file.
• Heavy scheduling.
• Filing, backup phone operator & other clerical duties.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Communication

Scheduling

Job description

Our growing criminal defense law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant in our Corpus Christi, TX office. We operate a busy and highly successful practice with 16 offices supporting over 130 Attorneys. We primarily handle criminal defense misdemeanors and felonies, focusing on DWI cases. We operate as a highly cooperative and collaborative firm, helping to ensure all of our clients receive the best possible service. Our team is detail-oriented driving our growth into new and old markets.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Assists attorneys with clients via phone, email, and in person with questions or concerns
• Act as liaison between attorneys, clients and other staff members
• Enter new clients information into the case management system and maintains the file
• Heavy scheduling
• Filing, backup phone operator & other clerical duties

Qualifications

• Legal Assistant experience is required
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is required

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan

The Pay Range For This Role Is

18 - 22 USD per hour (Corpus Christi Office)