Bilingual Criminal Defense Legal Assistant
Alvares Law Firm is seeking a bilingual Criminal Defense Legal Assistant with recent and verifiable experience in criminal defense. This is a full-time, in-person position located in Houston, Texas, in the 77081 area.
Position Details
- Full-time position: 40 hours per week
- In-person employment only; this is not a remote position
- Compensation based on verified experience
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of recent, verifiable experience in criminal defense
- Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and spoken
- Experience using MyCase
- Strong organizational, communication, and case-management skills
- Excellent customer service and professional client communication
- Ability to manage confidential information, multiple cases, and strict deadlines
Required Criminal Defense Experience
- Managing and following up on criminal cases
- Handling Pretrial Intervention (PTI) cases and procedures
- Requesting, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating discovery and evidence
- Preparing case files, motions, correspondence, and court documents
- Managing court settings, hearings, filing deadlines, and case calendars
- Communicating professionally with clients, prosecutors, court coordinators, law enforcement agencies, and other parties involved in the case
- Maintaining accurate and organized physical and electronic case files
- Monitoring case developments and providing timely updates to attorneys and clients
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an updated résumé clearly describing their criminal defense experience, including the types of cases handled and the length of experience.
Please do not apply unless you meet all the listed requirements. All experience must be recent, verifiable, and supported by professional references.
Work Location: In person
Compensation based on verified experience. The stated salary applies only to candidates who meet ALL the requirements listed in this job posting.
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
