Paralegal - 1484 - Lima, Peru (Criminal Law)

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

Salary: $1,200–$1,600 per month

Company

US-based criminal defense law firm providing client-focused legal representation and guidance through complex legal matters.

What you will do

• Prepare background legal materials, 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 calendar systems.
• Communicate with internal legal teams and court personnel.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably supporting US criminal law.
• Experience with court scheduling, deposition coordination, and docket management.
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills.
• Deep understanding of US legal procedures, terminology, and court rules.
• Strong organization, reliability, discretion, emotional intelligence, and attention to detail.
• Experience with Filevine, Clio, or similar legal case management systems.

Nice to have

• Criminal law experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Working hours aligned with 9 am–5 pm EST.
• US federal holidays.
• Structured environment focused on professionalism, responsiveness, care, and integrity.

Hiring process

• Applications are typically answered within three days.