Bilingual Legal Assistant

The Job

This will probably be the longest, most honest and detailed employment ad you will ever read anywhere. We did this so that you do not waste your time coming in for an interview for a job that you know, deep down you are not up to performing. We want to lay it out upfront to you. We want you to know what type of person we are looking for and what we expect from you. If you are up for a challenging job that is as demanding as it is rewarding, please continue reading the rest of this ad and if you are up to the challenge, we look forward to seeing your resume and cover letter. To those of you who read this entire ad and apply for the position, we thank you in advance and look forward to meeting you.

We are looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented individual to be our next Legal Assistant.

What would a legal assistant do?

• Legal assistants are integral members of our firm who are responsible for ensuring our clients receive the best legal service possible.
• Legal assistants deal with clients regularly and engage in case management.

The Essentials

• You must be fluent in English and Spanish.
• You must have a High School Diploma.
• College or university credits are preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working in an office setting is required but need not be in a law firm. A college degree can be substituted for one (1) year of office work experience.
• You must be a positive person. If you see the glass as being half full, you are the type of person we are looking for.
• You must be competent and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Gmail, at a minimum. You must also be able to proofread your own work.
• If you are familiar with Practice Panther, that is a plus. We prefer people who are not afraid of computers or learning new things that will make their jobs easier.
• If you don't lose stuff, are organized, and don't get easily distracted, please apply.
• You must be able to multitask. You must be able to think on your feet and make smart decisions.
• You must have thick skin. You must be someone who takes criticism well and can deal well with people.
• To be perfectly honest, we expect you to give us 100% when you are at work. You owe it to yourself and to us to do the best job that you can.
• Additionally, some of our clients can be difficult, but we cannot change them, so we have to deal with them as best we can.
• You also need to be detail-oriented and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done right the first time. In our practice, getting it done right the first time for our clients is very important and we need everyone to work with this goal in mind.
• You must be a team player. You will be working with other members of our staff and both you and our other staff members are accountable to each other. We are strong believers in the team approach and our office is a team environment.
• You need to be able to talk to people in a manner that is polite, educated, and puts them at ease.
• You need to have compassion when dealing with our clients.
• You must be able to handle working with several different databases of information. As a legal assistant, you will be answering phones, meeting with potential clients and existing clients, and working closely with other staff members and attorneys.
• At times, you will also need to know how to figure things out on your own and be able to creatively problem-solve to come up with solutions.
• Our office is open during normal business hours. You are expected to be here during those hours, with the exception of lunch.
• With regard to evenings and weekends, normally you have those off but if we have an emergency or are preparing for a big trial, we would expect you to help us out.
• If you realize that the work environment we have created will help you get your job done efficiently and allow you to earn money and also have a life outside of work, then you are the type of candidate we would like to meet with to discuss the opportunity we are offering.
• If you are hired, you will be part of a wonderful team of people, who work hard to get the job done right the first time and take pride in the work that they do. You will be part of a team that is rewarded for their hard work.
• Is this going to be an easy job? No. It might be the biggest challenge of your life. However, it is our belief that anything really great is worth working hard for and that our greatest growth comes from our biggest challenges. You will be challenged as a legal assistant, but you will have fun and you will enjoy helping our clients.
• If you have gotten this far, you are truly an exceptional person, as most people would have stopped reading this ad a long time ago.
• If you have gotten this far and are thinking about applying it means that you are a hard worker, ready for a challenge and want to be part of a team where your hard work and efforts are recognized, appreciated and rewarded.

Sussman Law Firm, PLLC is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and offers legal services primarily in the areas of family and immigration law. However, we also handle a variety of other issues. We are not your typical law firm. We are poised for aggressive growth, and we are looking for a Legal Assistant who can hit the ground running.

Our Culture

Sussman Law Firm, PLLC’s mission is to provide a work environment where employees feel empowered to make a difference in the lives of many, each and every day. At Sussman Law Firm, PLLC, we acknowledge and value our differences as well as our combined strengths. We want all employees, regardless of their education or background, to feel valued, as well as respected personally and professionally. We cultivate a working environment that inspires new ideas, promotes ownership, and encourages highly motivated individuals. Our vision for growth is clear and our passion for helping others is strong.