Bilingual Paralegal-Legal & Compliance

Job Description Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
Bilingual Legal Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant Location: Queens County, NY (In-Office)
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, full-time in the office/40 hours a week
A busy, growing general practice law firm located in Queens, New York, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated bilingual Spanish/English Legal Assistant to support our litigation law team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. We need a bright, organized team member to join our office.
The Legal Assistant will work closely with our managing attorney to manage daily administrative tasks, organize case files, and assist with document preparation. Document Management: Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and basic pleadings.
Case Management: Maintain, organize, and update physical and electronic case files using the firm’s case management software.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, court clerks, and opposing counsel with high professionalism.
Administrative Support: Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions and client meetings, handle incoming mail, and perform general office duties, including answering client phone calls and emails in English and Spanish.
Experience: 2–3 + years of administrative or clerical experience; prior experience in a law firm setting is preferred.
Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal case management platforms.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based year-end bonus. Bonuses are tied to firm performance and individual contribution, including case preparation, case development, and overall impact on results. Standard national holidays.

• Year-end bonus
• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly

Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals
Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
Conduct in-depth legal research utilizing Westlaw and/or LexisNexis.
Draft legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
Organize and maintain case files, exhibits, and evidentiary materials.
Track billable hours accurately in compliance with firm standards.
Assist and handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails.
high school diploma or equivalent is required
Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management, and docketing programs
Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
Experience: 2–3 + years of administrative or clerical experience; prior experience in a law firm setting is required (preferably in a personal injury firm).
Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal case management platforms.
Bilingual English/Spanish.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

We are a boutique personal injury law firm based in Queens, New York, seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to work directly with the managing attorney.
Work directly with an experienced personal injury attorney
Gain hands-on experience across all aspects of litigation
Opportunity to grow based on performance