Bilingual Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• 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 clients 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