Bilingual Legal Assistant — In-Office Litigation Support

Milene Mansouri PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off 2 weeks after one year

Standard national holidays

Year-end bonus

Matching 401(k) up to 3%

2 weeks' vacation after 1 year

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Milene Mansouri PC in Queens, NY, is seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant to support our litigation team. The ideal candidate will manage daily administrative tasks, organize case files, and assist with document preparation in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a basic understanding of New York court filing procedures. 40-hour work weeks, in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of administrative or clerical experience; law firm experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma acceptable.
• Proficiency with MS Office and legal case management tools.
• Knowledge of NY court filing procedures (NYSCEF) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and pleadings.
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files using the firm’s software.
• Coordinate electronic court filings (NYSCEF) and manage deadlines.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, court clerks, and opposing counsel.
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions and client meetings; handle calls and emails in English and Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Administrative experience

Strong written/verbal communication

Organized & detail-oriented

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management platforms

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Job description

Milene Mansouri PC in Queens, NY, is seeking a bilingual Legal Assistant to support our litigation team. The ideal candidate will manage daily administrative tasks, organize case files, and assist with document preparation in a fast-paced, in-office environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, and a basic understanding of New York court filing procedures. 40-hour work weeks, in-office schedule.