Part time Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant

Melehy And Associates

Silver Spring, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$17–$20 Per Hour
SKILLS
Calculators, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, English Language, Establish Priorities, Fax Machines, File Maintenance, Heavy Lifting, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Mail Processing, Microprocessor, Multilingual, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Spanish Language, Time Management, Word Processors, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Silver Spring, MD
POSTED
2 days ago

Benefits 7 paid holidays401(k) when eligiblePaid time offDuties and Responsibilities Screen 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, and scannersMaintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliancesMake deliveries and run errands outside the officeOrganize and maintain file room, and lift large and heavy boxes of filesPerform any other work-related tasks assigned by the firmSimultaneous Spanish-English interpretation between attorneys/support staff and clientsOffice Hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Work Schedule The employee will work part-time for a minimum of 15 hours a week.Working Conditions There may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines inherent in the position.Physical Requirements Must have the ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.Education Completion of a high school diploma required.Experience Position requires solid verbal and written communication skills, the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure, and to be resourceful and proactive.Applicant Requirements Detail oriented and meticulousSelf-motivated and drivenPatient and adaptableAbility to function well in a fast-paced environmentSpecial Requirements The position requires the ability to be covered by a fidelity bond. Selected candidates must pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.Pay This 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 Instructions Interested candidates must submit a current resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts from the most recent institution attended. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.Job Type Part-timeWork Location In person in Silver SpringCompensation $17.00 - $20.00 per hour#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Melehy And Associates