Bilingual Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Rowland & Yauger is a general practice law firm located in Carthage, NC, focusing on Personal Injury, Criminal defense, Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, and Family Law. Carthage is the County Seat in beautiful Moore County, NC, known for its great golf courses, outdoor activities, great schools, and communities. Our attorneys grew up in this community and we take pride in the opportunity to resolve the legal issues of our friends and neighbors. We are looking for a “first class” Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join our growing practice that was voted as the Best Family Law Practice, Best Personal Injury Practice, and Best Criminal Law Practice in Moore County in the Best of the Pines competition this year!

We believe in work/life balance, and we value family. We encourage our team to spend time with friends and family. We have a team that works very well together, and we are a family oriented law firm. Once a month we have lunch together as a team to include our Asheboro office, and we gather to share ideas, set goals, and celebrate our successes. At the holidays we also gather as a team to fellowship together and celebrate our milestones with everyone contributing something to the events..

Our office is searching for a bilingual receptionist with exceptional customer service skills. We have a significant Spanish speaking client base, and a bilingual receptionist is a necessity for our office so we can properly assist all of our clients. We are searching for someone who is task oriented, with excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills both verbal and written are important for this role.

Your duties will include but are not limited to:

• Answer phones and take messages when necessary
• Draft correspondence
• Managing client files
• Schedule appointments and maintain a detailed calendar
• Maintain and organize files; update files with case status and information

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel
• Bi-lingual skills in English/Spanish
• Office experience is preferred

We value our team and offer:

• Health insurance
• Disability insurance
• Performance Bonus Incentive Plan
• Simple IRA Plan
• Employer matching on Simple IRA (up to 3% of Salary)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Opportunities for advancement

*Waiting period may apply. Subject to change without notice.

Starting from $12.00 per hour and up, and if you have applicable law office experience, that number is negotiable because we are looking for talented people to join our team!

Pay is negotiable dependent upon experience, and we provide additional incentives beyond hourly pay with an applicable performance bonus/incentive structure.

To apply for this unique opportunity please submit a detailed resume as well as a cover letter telling us why you are interested in working for a general practice firm and why you believe that you are the first class hire we are searching for and why you are searching for a new position.

Applications will only be accepted through this listing. No agencies please.

Thank you for your interest in our firm. We will be contacting those candidates who we feel are the best match for us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Ability to Commute:

• Carthage, NC 28327 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carthage, NC 28327: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $18