Bilingual Criminal Defense Administrative Assistant

Peek Law Group PLLC•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is required

Requirements

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 ENGLISH AND SPANISH

Nice To Haves

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

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