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Client intake
Handle new inquiries, gather intake information, and organize details for attorney review.
Bilingual legal assistants
Your firm leads. We find the right support.
Dedicated, full-time support from Nicaragua for solo attorneys and small criminal defense firms.
You choose your assistant and direct their work. We handle recruitment, payment coordination, and attendance follow-through.
- English & Spanish
- Full-time, dedicated support
Your people. Your process.
A partner behind every placement.
Focused on criminal defense & DWI. Serving small practices across Greater Houston.
- Harris
- Montgomery
- Fort Bend
- Galveston
Support that fits your day
More room to focus on your practice.
Build a role around the work your firm needs help with. Your firm sets the responsibilities and guides the work.
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Bilingual communication
Stay in touch with clients in English and Spanish, following your firm’s communication standards.
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Calendar coordination
Organize consultations, appointments, and reminders around your team’s schedule.
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Time & billing support
Enter time records and assist with billing administration inside your existing systems.
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Attorney-prepared e-filing
Help electronically file documents your attorney has already drafted, following the firm’s procedures.
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Payment follow-up
Contact clients about past-due balances and keep follow-up organized under your firm’s direction.
Responsibilities depend on verified skills, firm-specific training, and attorney supervision. Legal judgment remains with the attorney.
A partnership, from day one
Your people. Your way of working.
You know what your firm needs. We help you find the person who fits—and stay involved after the placement.
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Your firm leads
Interview finalists, choose your assistant, and guide daily work. Your firm provides training, tools, priorities, and feedback.
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Tell us about your firm
We recruit and coordinate
We screen candidates, coordinate payments, follow up on attendance and hours, and check in weekly. When needed, we help recruit a replacement.
About us
Values that guide daily work
Integrity
Protect private information. Communicate honestly and raise concerns when something needs attention.
Accountability
Take ownership of assigned work. Follow through and make progress visible to the team.
Precision
Check names, documents and dates carefully. Keep records clear and organized.
Partnership
Learn how the firm works. Coordinate closely and support stable, long-term working relationships.
The person matters
Experience comes first. The right fit comes next.
We start with your expectations, not a generic job description. Your firm makes the final hiring choice.
Discuss your needs-
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U.S. law firm experience
Prior experience working for a U.S. law firm is required.
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Fluent English & Spanish
Bilingual communication is a requirement for every candidate.
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One firm. Full-time focus.
Your assistant is dedicated to your firm and follows its schedule.
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A role tailored to your needs
Experience from other practice areas may be considered when it fits your requirements.
How it works
From your needs to your next team member.
A clear hiring process, followed by personal support throughout the partnership.
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Define the role
Tell us about your firm, the work to be handled, your schedule, and the experience you need.
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Meet your shortlist
We recruit and screen candidates, then present a shortlist aligned with your requirements.
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Choose your assistant
Interview the finalists and select the person you want on your team.
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Start with support
Once agreements and the start date are arranged, your firm guides the work. We coordinate payments, follow up on attendance, and check in weekly.
The idea behind our name
Strong in our commitment. Flexible in our support.
Inspired by the strength of a volcano and the movement of water, we connect experienced talent in Nicaragua with law firms that need dependable support.
Help firms stay on top of daily work.
Through reliable remote assistance, consistent client follow-up, and organized case administration.
A trusted, long-term operational partner.
Known for dependable service and teams that grow with the practice.
A few helpful answers
Clear expectations. A better start.
Understand the partnership before taking the next step.
Who directs the assistant’s daily work?
Your firm does. You assign tasks, provide firm-specific training and tools, and evaluate the work. We support recruitment, payment coordination, attendance follow-through, and weekly check-ins.
Will our assistant work for other firms?
No. Each assistant works full-time for one firm and follows that firm’s schedule.
What experience do candidates need?
Prior experience working for a U.S. law firm and fluency in English and Spanish are required. We also consider the practice-area experience and skills your specific role needs.
What if we need a replacement?
We check in weekly with your firm and your assistant to identify concerns early. If a replacement is needed, we help recruit one without an additional recruitment charge. Availability and timing depend on the role.
Let’s talk about your firm
The right support starts with a conversation.
Tell us what your firm needs. Marlon will contact you to arrange a call and discuss the role, the hiring process, and the partnership.
marlon.mendoza@lakesandvolcanoes.com
For solo attorneys and small criminal defense firms.
Take the first step
Tell us about your firm.
Share a few details and we’ll get in touch.