Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant (Part-Time) – Criminal Defense

The Law Office of Roberta A. Robinson, LLC is seeking a part-time Legal Assistant to support a busy criminal defense practice. This position is ideal for someone who is organized, reliable, and able to manage administrative tasks in a fast-paced legal environment. There is an opportunity for growth into a full-time role based on performance and firm needs.

Schedule:
Part-time to start (approximately 15–25 hours per week)

Pay:
$17–22/hour, based on experience
(No benefits at this time)

Responsibilities include:

• Answering and triaging phone calls and emails
• Managing attorney calendar, court dates, and deadlines
• Receiving, organizing, and indexing discovery
• Preparing routine legal filings, certificates of service, and correspondence
• Filing documents with courts (e-filing and in-person as needed)
• Maintaining client files (physical and electronic)
• Following up with courts, clerks, and agencies
• Assisting with general office and case management tasks

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
• Comfortable working with serious criminal matters
• Prior legal office experience preferred, but not required for the right candidate
• Reliable, responsive, and able to work independently once trained

Growth Opportunity:

This position has the potential to grow into a full-time role with increased responsibility and compensation based on performance.

How to Apply:

Please email your resume and a brief statement of interest to:
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Subject line:
Legal Assistant Position – Full Name

Pay: $ $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person