Paralegal (US Criminal Law)

Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina; preferred location: Latin America. Fully remote, with working hours from 9 am to 5 pm EST.

Salary: USD 1,200–1,600 per month

Company

Support a US-based criminal defense law firm focused on professional, responsive, and client-centered legal representation.

What you will do

• Prepare background legal work, draft basic legal documents, and compile case files.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, court appearances, and related schedules with opposing counsel, judicial officers, and court staff.
• Track court dockets, filing deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Organize, review, and redact legal documents and evidence for upcoming proceedings.
• Maintain accurate case management records, client files, and calendars.
• Communicate professionally with internal legal teams and court personnel.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of paralegal experience.
• Experience with a US law firm is required; US criminal law experience is preferred.
• Experience with court scheduling, deposition coordination, and docket management.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of US legal procedures, terminology, and court rules.
• Experience with Filevine, Clio, or a similar legal case management system.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Work according to a 9 am–5 pm EST schedule.
• US federal holidays observed.
• Structured environment emphasizing precision, discretion, reliability, and attention to detail.

Hiring process

• Applications are designed to be completed quickly.
• Typical response time is within three days.