Benefits:7 paid holidays401(k) when eligiblePaid time offPosition OverviewWell-established plaintiffs' employment law firm in Silver Spring seeks a part-time Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims.Duties and ResponsibilitiesScreen telephone callsGreet guestsAnswering telephonesScheduling appointmentsUpdating case filesPreparing spreadsheetsMaintaining calendarsOrganizing documents and preparing exhibit notebooks and bindersReceiving and sorting daily mail and deliveriesObtain information from new and potential clientsRespond to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending casesOperate standard office equipment such as word processors, personal computers, calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, printers, scanners, etc.Maintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliancesMake deliveries and runs errands outside the officeOrganize and maintain file room; requires lifting large and heavy boxes of filesPerform any other work-related tasks, including those relating to Firm operations as assignedSimultaneous Spanish-English interpretation between attorneys/support staff and clientsOffice HoursMonday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Work ScheduleThe employee will work part-time for a minimum of 15 hours a week.Working ConditionsThere may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines inherent in the position.Physical RequirementsMust have ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.EducationCompletion of a high school diploma required.ExperiencePosition requirements include solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure. Must have the ability to be resourceful and to be proactive.Applicant RequirementsDetail oriented and meticulousSelf-motivated and drivenPatient and adaptableAbility to function well in a fast-paced environmentSpecial RequirementsThe position requires the ability to be covered by a fidelity bond. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.PayThis position pays $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Opportunities for overtime if full-time. When eligible, up to 2 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees. When eligible, 401(k) participation and discretionary employer match.Application InstructionsInterested candidates must submit a current resume, cover letter with your salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts from the most recent institution attended. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.Job TypePart-timeWork LocationIn person in Silver Spring#J-18808-Ljbffr