Korean Speaking Legal Assistant - Paralegal

Description

We are seeking a Korean-speaking legal assistant/paralegal to support our growing legal team. The ideal candidate for this position will work as part of a team to support attorneys in all matters related to litigation. If you are looking to fill an invaluable position at our firm and love helping others, apply today.

Hybrid Position (Onsite 4 Days, Remote 1 Day)

Benefits: After Probationary Period:

• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and company match of 4%
• Professional development assistance

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Maintain organized physical and digital files for complex business litigation cases; track deadlines and manage the firm's master calendar.
• Translation & Interpretation: Translate legal correspondence, contracts, and evidence (emails, texts, memos) from Korean to English and vice versa. Provide live interpretation during client meetings, intake interviews, and occasionally during preparation for depositions.
• Legal Drafting: Prepare shells for pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and basic motions.
• Discovery & E-Discovery: Assist with the collection and "Bates stamping" of documents, specifically ensuring Korean-language documents are correctly categorized for review.
• Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for Korean-speaking business owners and executives, providing status updates and gathering necessary documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum:
• No experience is required, but 1-2 years of experience in administrative/accounting or legal work is preferred.

Skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Native or fluent in Korean (reading, speaking, and writing).
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience in construction is a strong plus.