V105 - Criminal Appellate Support Specialist

Job Duck; United States; Remote; USD 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work Certification

Remote work

Job summary

Job Duck is seeking a Criminal Appellate Support Specialist to assist with case workflows, document prep, and deadlines in a remote EST setting. You will liaise with clients and families, support legal staff, and ensure smooth daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include 1–2 years in a legal assistant role, strong document filing experience, bilingual English/Spanish, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working as a legal assistant or in a law firm
• Strong experience filing legal documents through court systems
• Legal document preparation experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Professional client service approach
• Case tracking and follow up skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive mindset
• Time management skills
• Clio experience preferred
• Clear and professional speaking voice

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records and case documentation
• Track case progress and help ensure deadlines are met
• Assist the Office Manager and Paralegal with daily legal operations
• Help monitor active cases and follow up on pending items
• Organize legal files and correspondence
• Coordinate with internal team members to support ongoing legal matters
• Prepare summaries and status reports for cases and clients
• Communicate with inmates' family members regarding case updates and information
• File final documents and representation agreements through court systems
• Produce legal documents using established templates

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Written communication

Tools

Clio Grow

Clio Manage

Cadence Consult

RingCentral

Google Workspace

Law Pay

Job description

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 every year since 2022!

Job Description

At Job Duck , we connect talented professionals with opportunities that make a meaningful impact. We are seeking a Criminal Appellate Support Specialist 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.

Monthly Compensation Range: From 1,142 to 1,220 USD

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain accurate records and case documentation
• Track case progress and help ensure deadlines are met
• Assist the Office Manager and Paralegal with daily legal operations
• Help monitor active cases and follow up on pending items
• Organize legal files and correspondence
• Coordinate with internal team members to support ongoing legal matters
• Prepare summaries and status reports for cases and clients
• Communicate with inmates' family members regarding case updates and information
• File final documents and representation agreements through court systems
• Produce legal documents using established templates

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience working as a legal assistant or in a law firm
• Strong experience filing legal documents through court systems
• Legal document preparation experience
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Professional client service approach
• Case tracking and follow up skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive mindset
• Time management skills
• Clio experience preferred
• Clear and professional speaking voice

Location and timezone: Remote, Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Working Hours : Monday to Friday

Expected call volume: Light (1-5 calls per day)

Software and Tools Required

• CRM: Clio Grow, Clio Manage, Cadence Consult
• VOIP: RingCentral
• Email/Calendar: Google Workspace, Law Pay

Work Shift:

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [EST][EDT] (United States of America)

Languages

English, Spanish