Bilingual Legal Administrative Assistant
Kolodny Law Firm, PLLC is a Houston-based plaintiff personal injury and maritime law firm committed to providing exceptional legal representation and outstanding client service. We are seeking a full-time Bilingual (English/Spanish) Legal Administrative Assistant to become an important member of our close-knit team.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people, takes pride in staying organized, and wants to build a long-term career in a professional law-office environment. Prior legal experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Responsibilities
- Answer incoming telephone calls professionally and courteously
- Communicate with clients in both English and Spanish
- Assist with client intake and ongoing client communication
- Request and obtain medical records, billing records, police reports, photographs, videos, and other case-related evidence
- Organize medical records, evidence, correspondence, and other case documents
- Maintain organized electronic and physical client files
- Scan, upload, and organize documents in our case-management system
- Assist with coordinating medical treatment and communicating with providers
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, messages, and office correspondence
- Assist with filing, document management, and general office organization
- Provide light bookkeeping and administrative accounting assistance
- Assist with occasional marketing and community-outreach projects
- Provide general administrative support to the firm's attorneys
Qualifications
- Fluent in English and Spanish — required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent telephone etiquette and customer-service skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Dependable, punctual, and professional
- Strong computer skills
- Ability to learn new technology and case-management software
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent administrative experience preferred
- Previous legal-office experience is a plus, but not required
Compensation and Position
$22.00–$24.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
This is a full-time, in-office, hourly position in Houston, Texas.
Paid holidays and paid vacation are provided.
Who We Are Looking For
The right person for this position is friendly, dependable, organized, compassionate, and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities. Our clients are often going through difficult circumstances, so patience, professionalism, and a genuine desire to help people are important.
Our firm believes exceptional client service begins with exceptional people. We are looking for someone who wants to become a trusted and valued member of our team for years to come.
If you are bilingual, organized, compassionate, and committed to providing excellent service, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
