Bilingual Legal Assistant

The Leach Firm, P.A.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Leach Firm, P.A. in Winter Park, FL is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide broad secretarial and administrative support for attorneys and paralegals. The role includes filing, scheduling, document management, and client communication to ensure efficient litigation workflows.

Requirements include a high school diploma (associates or paralegal certificate preferred) and fluent Spanish. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic litigation software is advantageous.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent; FLUENT Spanish.
• PREFERRED: Associates Degree or Legal Assistant Certificate; familiarity with legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
• Receiving and placing telephone calls; scheduling and making appointments.
• Assisting with office administrative duties by making photocopies of correspondence, documents, and other printed matters.
• Organizing, updating and maintaining documents and case files.
• Assisting attorneys in collecting information relevant to cases.
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned.
• Communication with client regarding status of cases and update contact information.
• Prepare templates for office use and process invoices and check requests.
• Calendar statute of limitations deadlines.
• Assist paralegals in discovery responses when needed.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or Legal Assistant Certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Litigation management software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant performs broad range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support duties for one or more attorneys and paralegals. Organizes and maintains all files, calendars/scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters under direct supervision of attorneys.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Receiving and placing telephone calls; scheduling and making appointments
• Assisting with office administrative duties by making photocopies of correspondences, documents, and other printed matters
• Organizing, updating and maintaining, documents and case files
• Assisting attorneys in collecting information relevant to cases
• Performing other work-related duties as assigned
• Communication with client regarding status of cases, request for information, documents and update client’s contact information.
• Prepare templates for office use.
• Prepare and process Invoices and Check Request
• Calendar Statute of limitations deadlines.
• Assists Paralegals in discovery responses when needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates Degree or Legal Assistant Certificate preferred
• Fluent Spanish Speaker

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal document management (e.g., briefs, summonses, complaints, motions, pleadings and discovery)
• Knowledge of federal and state court rules and e-filing procedures
• Familiarity with litigation management software systems preferred
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and Power Point; ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer; proficient with internet research
• Previous calendaring experience
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details
• Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies

Ability to maintain confidentiality