Bilingual Legal Resource Assistant

Ford Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ford Agency is pleased to present a Legal Assistant position in the DC office of an International Law Firm. This role is ideal for a Spanish-speaking, recent college graduate eager to start a career in the legal field.

You will translate documents, facilitate conversations in English and Spanish, organize files with accuracy, assist in preparing legal documents, and perform research. Candidates must have a BA, strong MS Office skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish and a Bachelor's degree are required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience in a professional office is preferred.
• Excellent Word and Excel skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Translate documents for attorney review.
• Facilitate conversations in English and Spanish languages.
• Organize and manage files while maintaining accuracy and integrity.
• Assist in preparing legal documents.
• Perform research.

Skills

Spanish fluency

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The D.C. office of an International Law Firm has a new, exciting Legal Assistant opportunity for a Spanish-speaking, recent college graduate looking to start their career in the legal field! The Assistant will have the opportunity to work with a variety of practice groups and gain valuable, hands-on experience. The Legal Assistant must have: a fluency in Spanish, an undergraduate degree, excellent Word & Excel skills, and the ability to juggle many projects & deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities Include:

• Translate documents for attorney review
• Facilitate conversations in English and Spanish languages
• Organize and manage files while maintaining accuracy and integrity
• Assistant in preparing legal documents
• Perform research

Qualifications Include:

• BA Degree
• Prior experience working in a professional office
• Strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• MSOffice proficiency

Compensation:

• $52K annually

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.