$8–$12 USD/hr | Full-Time | Remote
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST, with a one-hour lunch break.
Job ID: (BLAJR2026)
Experience with personal injury is highly preferred.
Role
Our client is a U.S. law firm who is hiring a bilingual Legal Assistant to answer intake calls in English and Spanish, book paid consultations, keep existing clients updated on their cases, and coordinate depositions for the attorneys.
You may be the first person a family member calls. The firm wants someone who can listen patiently, explain the next step clearly, and confidently offer a consultation. This is a long-term administrative role. No legal research or drafting of motions or pleadings is required.
Responsibilities
- Answer inbound calls in English and Spanish. Find out what the caller needs, explain the consultation process and fee, and book appointments with the attorney.
- Give existing clients case updates based on information from the attorney and pass along questions that need the attorney’s attention.
- Use witness lists to schedule depositions. Coordinate with other attorneys, the state attorney’s office, and the judge’s assistant, then confirm dates and update the calendar.
- Complete subpoena forms under the attorney’s direction and arrange for them to be printed and sent.
- Download discovery documents from links received by email and upload them to the correct case folder in Google Drive.
Requirements
- Fluent spoken and written English and Spanish. (C1/C2)
- Experience handling client calls, with a warm, confident phone manner and the ability to put distressed callers at ease.
- Familiarity with basic legal terminology and court scheduling, including whom to contact to confirm dates.
- Accuracy when handling witness names, appointment details, and confidential case files.
- Comfortable managing email, calendars, and documents in Google Drive.
Highly Preferred
- Experience supporting a U.S. law firm, particularly in criminal defense or personal injury.
- Experience booking paid legal consultations and keeping clients informed throughout a case.
- Hands-on experience coordinating depositions, completing subpoena forms, or organizing discovery documents.
Start Date
Our cient is looking to hire as soon as possible for this role.