Bilingual Legal Assistant/Receptionist (Spanish/English)

Law office with position open for fluently bilingual (Spanish/English) full time legal assistant/receptionist.

Primary duties:

-scan documents

-answer and document all calls

-assist attorney in drafting documents and assigned tasks

-calendaring

-run filings to courts

-intake potential client calls

-assist with filing documents

-Must be available Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, as well as any overtime needed.

Skills needed:

-detailed oriented/high level of attention to detail required

-must pass a background check

-Spanish speaking - must be able to fluently speak, write, translate verbal and written communications, and read Spanish and English

-advanced English writing, speaking and reading skills

-customer service skills and experience

-ability to professionally answer phone calls, greet in person clients, and write e-mails and letters

-must be able to draft legal documents and correspondences

-must be able to stay organized and pay attention to detail

-must have validly registered and insured vehicle

-professional dress and appearance required (business attire and dress code enforced)

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: at least 2 years administrative assistant experience in legal field is preferred but not required, past writing skills development. Notary licensed preferred

COMPENSATION: pay depending on experience; employer pays 100% of health/dental/vision insurance eligible after probationary period; 401k matching after eligibility vesting period; 90 day review for pay increase.