Bilingual Legal Assistant (Virtual)

Hernandez Du Bois Law, PLLC; Fort Myers (FL); Remote; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hernandez Du Bois Law, PLLC in Southwest Florida is seeking a part-time, remote Bilingual Legal Assistant to support the solo attorney. You will handle incoming calls and emails, calendar court dates, file notices and motions, schedule depositions, and manage discovery in our case management system, while organizing digital files and documents in English and Spanish.

The role requires strong bilingual communication, detail orientation, and discretion to maintain client confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• Bilingual communication in English and Spanish (clear written and spoken).
• Experience with scheduling, email management, document organization, and data entry.
• Ability to prepare, proofread, and format basic legal documents and correspondence.
• Comfort with common office software and tools (word processing, spreadsheets, PDF tools, cloud storage, video conferencing).
• Understanding of or interest in legal processes, client intake, and case management; prior law office experience preferred.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• Professionalism, discretion, and client confidentiality with ethical standards.
• Reliable internet connection and suitable remote setup; availability during Southwest Florida business hours.
• Legal studies or paralegal education beneficial but not required.

Aufgaben

• Manage incoming calls and emails.
• Calendar court dates and filing deadlines.
• Filing notices of appearance and other motions.
• Schedule depositions and coordinate with parties.
• Download discovery to case management system and organize digital files.
• Prepare and format legal correspondence and forms.
• Maintain case calendars and deadlines.
• Assist with client intake and follow-up communications in English and Spanish.
• Track case status updates and coordinate with external parties as needed.
• Ensure accurate data entry into case management systems.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Administrative support

Legal document formatting

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Ausbildung

Education in legal studies or paralegal

Office administration training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PDF tools

Cloud storage

Video conferencing

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Hernandez Du Bois Law, PLLC is a solo attorney practice serving clients across Southwest Florida. The firm focuses on providing aggressive criminal defense representation, tailored to the needs of individuals and families in the region. As a small, client-centered practice, the firm values professionalism, clear communication, and efficient case management. Team members work closely with the attorney to support clients through a variety of legal matters in a respectful and inclusive manner. The firm offers a collaborative virtual work environment with opportunities to learn about legal processes and client service.

Role Description

This is a part-time, remote Bilingual Legal Assistant role supporting the solo attorney at Hernandez Du Bois Law, PLLC. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing incoming calls and emails, calendaring court dates, filing notices of appearance and other motions, scheduling depositions, downloading discovery to our case management system, and organizing digital files and case documents. The assistant will help prepare and format legal correspondence and forms, maintain case calendars and deadlines, and assist with basic client intake and follow-up communications in both English and Spanish. The role also involves tracking case status updates, coordinating with external parties when needed, and ensuring accurate data entry into case management systems. The position requires consistent, reliable availability, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Strong bilingual communication skills in English and Spanish, including clear, professional written and spoken communication.
• Experience with administrative support tasks such as scheduling, email management, document organization, and data entry.
• Ability to prepare, proofread, and format basic legal documents and correspondence with high attention to detail.
• Comfort working with common office software and tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, PDF tools, cloud-based storage, and video conferencing platforms).
• Understanding of or interest in legal processes, client intake, and case management; prior law office or legal support experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and complying with ethical standards.
• Reliable internet connection and suitable remote work setup; availability during agreed-upon business hours in the Southwest Florida time zone.
• Relevant education or training in legal studies, paralegal work, or office administration is beneficial but not required.