Job Title: Legal Case Coordinator

 

About the Company:

Our Client specializes in legal services focused on criminal and family law, providing comprehensive support for clients navigating the complexities of the legal system while ensuring effective communication and assistance throughout the process.

 

Job Description:

We are seeking a dynamic, bilingual (Spanish-English) Legal Case Coordinator to assist with the management of criminal and family cases. This role is essential for facilitating communication between Spanish-speaking clients and the firm, focusing on managing sensitive communications, ensuring compliance with judicial conditions, and providing continuous client support throughout legal proceedings. The ideal candidate should possess a legal background, professional writing skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

 

Responsibilities:

• Manage clear, empathetic, and efficient communications with clients regarding:

• Hearing dates

• Changes in judicial status

• Probation instructions or alternative program conditions

• Payment tracking, compliance, and documentation

• Coordinate and update court calendars and deadlines on platforms such as Filevine, MyCase, or others.

• Draft and record detailed case logs in English, translating judgments or resolutions when necessary.

• Communicate with prosecutors, interpreters, probation officers, and judicial assistants to confirm relevant information.

• Support the uploading and organization of documents within internal case management systems.

• Provide basic client assistance regarding court-imposed conditions, forms, payment instructions, and use of money orders.

• Escalate urgent cases, complications, or legal issues to the supervisory team.

 

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Background in Law, Paralegal Studies, Political Science, or related fields (advanced student or graduate).

• Previous experience in case management, as a legal assistant, or in similar roles (desirable).

• General knowledge of the criminal and/or family legal process in the U.S. (or willingness to learn quickly).

• Proficiency with legal platforms like Filevine, MyCase, Clio, or similar (desirable).

• Basic knowledge of Google Workspace and professional email etiquette.

 

Preferred Skills:

• Bilingual (fluent in Spanish and English, oral and written).

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Legal synthesis ability: skilled at transforming complex information into clear explanations.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Emotional intelligence to handle sensitive topics with vulnerable clients.

• Highly proactive and capable of working autonomously and exercising sound judgment.

 

Personality:

• Committed to delivering high-quality work in a sensitive and empathetic manner.

• A collaborative team player with the ability to adapt to different situations.

• Enthusiastic about learning and growing within the legal field.

 

Software & Tools:

• Filevine

• Google Calendar

• Gmail

• Zoom/Google Meet

• Translators, PDFs, document generators

• Internal CRM or Task Managers

 

English Level:

C2

 

Schedule:

Part-time or full-time position depending on experience. Schedule: 10 AM – 6 PM EST.

 

Compensation & Benefits:

• Payment in USD or Local Currency according to candidate's preference.

• Part-time or full-time position depending on experience.

• Remote work with the possibility of weekly meetings.

• Internal training and continuous guidance from the GLA/TLA team.