Bilingual Entry Level Paralegal $70K Annually

Ginarte O’Dwyer Gonzalez Gallardo & Winograd, LLP; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Bilingual Entry Level Paralegal to join their team in New Jersey. The role involves interacting with clients and court representatives, compiling case documents, and assisting attorneys with various tasks. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, fluent in Spanish, and hold a Bachelor’s degree. A sign-on bonus is included upon job offer acceptance.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong attention to data accuracy.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Interact and communicate with staff, court representatives, and clients.
• Compile and analyze case documents for hearings and trials.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fluency in Spanish

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Bilingual Entry Level Paralegal $70K Annually

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Job Description

• Interact and communicate (orally and in writing) with staff, court representatives, clients, and witnesses.
• Compile and analyze case documents for hearings and trials.
• Coordinate case schedules with courts, law enforcement officials, witnesses, and defense attorneys.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with proofreading, cite checking, and locating files and documents.
• Perform routine administrative duties including photocopying, filing, scanning, archiving, data entry, indexing, reserving conference rooms, and managing attorneys' calendars.
• Assist in obtaining, reviewing, updating, and maintaining physical and electronic case files.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with the ability to follow directions and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other computer software applications.
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions, manage deadlines, and adapt to workflow changes.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Fluency in Spanish is required.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required or expected by the candidate's start date.

Sign-on bonus will be included upon acceptance of the job offer.