Bilingual Spanish Legal Assistant

Robinson & Geraldo, A Professional Corporation.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Robinson & Geraldo, A Professional Corporation. is seeking a motivated Bilingual Legal Assistant (English/Spanish) to support attorneys in Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Family Law matters.

This client-facing role requires clear communication in both languages and strong organization. You will handle intake, manage case files, prepare pleadings and documents, track deadlines, and coordinate with clients, medical providers, and courts.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required.
• Experience as legal assistant, paralegal, case manager, or similar role preferred.
• Experience in Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and/or Family Law strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, deadlines and standard office practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and case-management support to attorneys handling Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Family Law matters.
• Communicate with clients in English and Spanish regarding case updates, appointments, documents, and information.
• Assist with intake and gather relevant information and documentation.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files and related documents.
• Follow up on medical records, bills, and other supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with medical providers, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, and settlement documents under supervision.
• Calendar and monitor hearings, deadlines, and case dates.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong written and verbal comms

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual Legal Assistant – Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury & Family Law

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Bilingual Legal Assistant (English/Spanish) to join our law firm. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys with case management, client communication, document preparation, and administrative support, with a particular focus on Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Family Law matters.

This is a client-facing position. The successful candidate should be comfortable communicating regularly with clients in both English and Spanish, managing multiple active matters, tracking deadlines, and helping ensure cases move efficiently from intake through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and case-management support to attorneys handling Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Family Law matters


• Communicate regularly and professionally with clients in English and Spanish regarding case updates, appointments, documents, and outstanding information


• Assist with new-client intake and gather relevant information and documentation


• Maintain and organize electronic case files, correspondence, medical records, pleadings, discovery, and other case-related documents


• Request and follow up on medical records, medical bills, employment records, wage information, and other supporting documentation


• Communicate with medical providers, insurance carriers, claims adjusters, opposing counsel, courts, commissions, and other third parties


• Assist with preparing correspondence, pleadings, discovery materials, settlement documents, and other legal documents under attorney supervision


• Calendar and monitor hearings, appointments, discovery deadlines, court deadlines, and other important case dates


• Assist with Workers’ Compensation claims, including obtaining medical documentation, work-status notes, wage information, and communicating with adjusters and medical providers


• Assist with Personal Injury matters, including gathering medical records and bills, communicating with insurance companies, and organizing documentation related to damages and settlement


• Assist with Family Law matters, including organizing financial documents, discovery materials, pleadings, and information related to divorce, custody, child support, and property issues


• Conduct basic factual and case-related research as directed by attorneys


• Follow up with clients and third parties to ensure requested information and documentation are received promptly


• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive client information with professionalism and discretion


• Perform additional administrative and legal-support duties as needed
  

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish required, including the ability to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking clients


• Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, case manager, or in a similar legal-support position preferred


• Experience with Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and/or Family Law strongly preferred


• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience


• Familiarity with legal terminology, procedures, deadlines, and professional office practices


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple cases, assignments, and deadlines in a fast-paced law office


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, medical providers, insurance representatives, and court personnel


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general case-management/document-management technology


• Experience with Clio or similar legal case-management software is a plus
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Scale: $23.00–$27.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications


• Health Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance package pursuant to company policy, including medical, dental, and vision coverage


• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation/personal leave and holidays pursuant to company policy


• Additional Benefits: Additional benefits available following completion of the introductory period


• Professional Growth: Opportunity to gain substantial hands-on experience across Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Family Law matters


• We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, proactive, and comfortable working directly with clients who may be navigating difficult legal and personal circumstances. The ideal candidate will take ownership of assigned tasks, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with attorneys and staff to provide responsive and professional client service.