Bilingual Legal Assistant

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant performs broad range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support duties for one or more attorneys and paralegals. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under direct supervision of attorneys.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials

Receiving and placing telephone calls; scheduling and making appointments

Assisting with office administrative duties by making photocopies of correspondences, documents, and other printed matters

Organizing, updating and maintaining, documents and case files

Assisting attorneys in collecting information relevant to cases

Performing other work-related duties as assigned

Communication with client regarding status of cases, request for information, documents and update client’s contact information.

Prepare templates for office use.

Prepare and process Invoices and Check Request

Calendar Statute of limitations deadlines.

Assists Paralegals in discovery responses when needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree or Legal Assistant Certificate preferred

Fluent Spanish Speaker

PREFERRED

Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management (e.g., briefs, summonses, complaints, motions, pleadings and discovery)

Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures

Familiarity with litigation management software systems preferred

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services

Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point; ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer; proficient with internet research

Previous calendaring experience

Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively

Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details

Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it

Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies

Ability to maintain confidentiality