Company Overview
The Law Offices of Valencia & Diaz, Ltd is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with a focus on cultural understanding and personalized client care. As a proud bilingual firm, we serve diverse communities by providing legal support in both Spanish and English, ensuring that each client’s unique background and needs are fully respected and addressed.
Overview
We are seeking a motivated Bilingual Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. This vital role involves supporting attorneys across various practice areas by managing legal documents, conducting research, and facilitating effective communication with clients. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and fluent in both Spanish and English, ready to contribute to our firm’s mission of outstanding service.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with legal research, document review, and case management across multiple practice areas including immigration law, civil litigation, family law, and more.
- Draft, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and filings with precision and confidentiality.
- Manage client communications in both Spanish and English, ensuring clear and professional interactions.
- Maintain accurate case files using document management system 8amMyCase.
- Support procedural tasks like filing documents with courts or agencies and scheduling appointments or interviews.
- Conduct legal research to gather relevant case law and statutes.
- Coordinate internal workflows to ensure timely completion of tasks while adhering to firm policies.
Skills
- Fluency in both Spanish and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong knowledge of legal support functions including legal drafting, proofreading, and document management.
- Experience with a variety of practice areas such as Immigration, family, criminal and civil law.
- Proficiency in legal research.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
- Strong project management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) for document creation and data management.
- Effective interviewing skills for client intake; professional phone etiquette; meticulous proofreading abilities.
Join us to be part of a vibrant team that values cultural diversity and strives for excellence in every client interaction!
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Law office: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
