What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Legal Assistant (Bilingual - Haitian Creole) position at The Law Office of Danny Telcy-Louis PLLC?
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Remote Entry- Level Bilingual Legal Assistant fluent in Haitian Creole to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practices, including personal injury, immigration law, family law, and more. The ideal candidate will excel in legal research, document management, and client communication while providing exceptional administrative support. Your energetic approach and strong organizational skills will help ensure the smooth operation of our law office and contribute to delivering outstanding service to clients. This is a temporary, part-time position with the potential to transition into a permanent, full-time role based on performance.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research tools to gather pertinent case information across various practice areas such as securities law, tribal law, patent law, and workers' compensation law.
- Prepare, review, and proofread legal documents including contracts, pleadings, reports, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
- Manage case files and document management systems like Cosmolex to ensure accurate filing, data entry, and document review.
- Conduct client interviews in Haitian Creole and English to gather case details effectively while maintaining professional phone etiquette.
- Support litigation processes through document review, case organization, and assisting with trial preparation.
- Provide administrative assistance such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, handling phone inquiries, and performing clerical tasks including filing and data entry.
- Conduct legal research on complex topics like landlord-tenant law, personal injury law, or tribal regulations to support case development.
Skills
- This is an entry-level legal assistant position; however, prior experience in a legal assistant or similar role is a plus.
- Fluent in Haitian Creole and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, screen and direct inquiries appropriately, and provide accurate information or take detailed messages for attorney follow-up.
- Some knowledge of legal areas including personal injury, immigration law, and family law a plus.
- Proficient in legal research platforms such as Westlaw and LexisNexis a plus.
- Prior paralegal experience with skills in legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and contract review a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
- Extensive computer and database expertise, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 50 wpm.
- Join us in a role that combines energetic support for our legal team with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your bilingual expertise! We value proactive individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering meticulous work that upholds the highest standards of professionalism.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- Haitian Creole (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $16