Well-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 responsibilities
- Screen telephone calls
- Greet guests
- Employees perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks such as:
· Answering telephones
· Scheduling appointments
· Updating case files
· Preparing spreadsheets
· Maintaining calendars
· Organizing documents and preparing exhibit notebooks and binders
· Receiving and sorting daily mail and deliveries
- Obtain information from new and potential clients.
- Responds to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases.
- Operates standard office equipment such as word processors, personal computers, calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, printers, scanners, etc.
- Maintains break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliances
- Makes deliveries and runs errands outside the office.
- Organizes and maintains file room. Requires lifting large and heavy boxes of files.
- Performs any other work-related things including those relating to Firm operations as assigned.
- Simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation between attorneys/support staff and clients
Office 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 ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.
Education
Completion of a high school diploma required.
Experience
Position 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 Requirements:
- Detail oriented and meticulous
- Self-motivated and driven
- Patient and adaptable
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment
Special Requirements
The 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.
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 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 Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person in Silver Spring
What We Do
Workers in the state are entitled to certain protections and benefits in the workplace. This includes full wages and overtime premium for the hours they have worked, fair sick leave, and freedom from harassment and discrimination. Unfortunately, many employers violate these state and federal laws to the detriment of their employees.
Our Maryland Employment Lawyers
Melehy & Associates LLC has been dedicated to protecting the rights of employees for over two decades. Our client-focused law firm provides sophisticated legal services, representing clients with the highest level of skill, advocacy, integrity, responsiveness, and professionalism. Our employment lawyers in Maryland routinely litigate in federal and state courts, including jury and non-jury trials and we also litigate cases in administrative forums such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Our Employment Law Services Include:
- Discrimination and Harassment: We vigorously fight against workplace discrimination and harassment based on factors such as race, gender, age, disability, or pregnancy.
- Wage and Hour Disputes: If you've been denied rightful wages or face overtime issues, our Maryland employment attorneys are here to protect your rights and seek fair compensation.
- Wrongful Termination: Unjustly terminated? We investigate and advocate for your rights, ensuring that your termination adheres to legal standards.
- Employment Contracts: From contract reviews to negotiations, our Maryland employment lawyers provide guidance on employment contracts to secure fair and favorable terms.