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