What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bilingual Legal Assistant (English/Spanish) position at LeBaron-Ramos Law Firm, LLC?
You must be Bilingual (Spanish) to apply!
We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney
Responsibility
Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts
Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice
Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney
Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions
Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney's calendar and making travel arrangements
Legal Assistant Qualifications and Skills
Must be able to speak, write and in English and Spanish
Ability to handle electronic and hard copy documents
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Great team player
Education and Experience Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
- associate's degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a Bachelor's degree preferred
- 1-5 years of experience as an administrative assistant (preferably in a law firm or in a corporate legal department), legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines
Benefits
Benefits are effective after 3 months of employment
Employer pays 50% of health, dental and vision
100% employer paid life insurance
Paid holiday
Salary : $21