Criminal Legal Assistant

Manuel Diaz Law Firm PC•Fort Worth, TX

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is a multi-practice law firm dedicated to guiding and empowering our community through exceptional legal services. We are seeking a self-motivated, bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Assistant to join our Criminal Department. The Legal Assistant will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. As a regular part of this role, the Legal Assistant will accompany attorneys to court proceedings, jail visits, client meetings, and other case-related appointments to provide Spanish/English interpretation and support, in addition to performing in-office responsibilities.

Requirements

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with the ability to effectively interpret conversations in a professional and legal setting.
Experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and the court system.
Ability and willingness to regularly travel to courts, jails, detention facilities, and other case-related locations with attorneys.
Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
Computer literacy
Working knowledge of case management software
Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Ability and willingness to accompany attorneys to court appearances, jail and detention facility visits, client meetings, and other case-related locations as needed.
Ability to provide Spanish/English interpretation in court, jail, client, and other professional settings.
Willingness to work both in-office and out-of-office based on case and attorney needs.
Ability to adapt to court schedules, hearings, appointments, and other case-related scheduling needs.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel to various locations as required for the position.
Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality while interacting with clients and handling sensitive criminal matters.
Ability to work effectively in environments such as courthouses, jails, and detention facilities and comply with applicable security procedures and facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Accompany attorneys to court appearances, jail visits, client meetings, and other case-related appointments as needed.
Provide accurate Spanish/English interpretation for attorneys, clients, witnesses, and other individuals during in-office and out-of-office meetings and proceedings.
Assist with the translation of legal documents, correspondence, and other case-related materials between English and Spanish.
Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office effectiveness.
Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other parties regarding case-related matters.
Administratively support and attend trials when needed.
Gather, organize, and maintain case-related information and documentation.
Prepare and file basic legal documents, correspondence, and other case materials under attorney supervision.
Manage attorney calendars and monitor court dates, hearings, appointments, and case deadlines.
Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
Answer and direct telephone calls.
Other duties may be assigned by the Associate Attorney, Managing Attorney for the Criminal Department, or the Chief Legal Officer.