Bilingual Legal Assistant

Benefits401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insurancePaid time offVision insurancePosition SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officialsReceiving and placing telephone calls; scheduling and making appointmentsAssisting with office administrative duties by making photocopies of correspondences, documents, and other printed mattersOrganizing, updating and maintaining, documents and case filesAssisting attorneys in collecting information relevant to casesPerforming other work-related duties as assignedCommunication with client regarding status of cases, request for information, documents and update client's contact information.Prepare templates for office use.Prepare and process Invoices and Check RequestCalendar Statute of limitations deadlines.Assists Paralegals in discovery responses when needed.Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)REQUIREDHigh School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree or Legal Assistant Certificate preferredFluent Spanish SpeakerPREFERREDKnowledge 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 proceduresFamiliarity with litigation management software systems preferredKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servicesEffective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usageProficient 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 researchPrevious calendaring experienceAbility to multi-task and manage time effectivelyExcellent organizational skills with an eye for detailsAbility to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require itAbility to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competenciesAbility to maintain confidentiality#J-18808-Ljbffr