Bilingual Workers Compensation Paralegal

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Position Summary

Paralegals assist and provide a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Performing legal and factual research; performing records research

Organizing and analyzing information; cross-checking and validating information

Preparing written reports and drafting legal documents including pleadings, notices and legal agreements and correspondence.

Checking legal forms and documents for accuracy

Maintaining reference files; organizing and tracking case files

Coordinating law office activities such as subpoena deliveries

Locating and communicating with witnesses; interacting with clients

Assisting the lawyer in the courtroom.

Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Associates Degree at minimum (preferred).

Minimum of 3 years legal experience (preferred).

Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered.

Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology (preferred).

Excellent legal drafting, writing, and verbal communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, analytical, and critical thinking skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, computer.

Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible

Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up

Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format

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

Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Bilingual English/Spanish (required).