Full time Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant

MELEHY AND ASSOCIATES LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7 paid holidays

401(k) when eligible

Paid time off

Job summary

A law firm specializing in plaintiff employment law in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant. The role involves administrative duties, simultaneous language interpretation, and interacting with clients. Candidates should be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized, with a preference for those currently enrolled in a higher education program. This is a full-time position with a pay range of $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a high school diploma and enrollment in college is preferred.
• Excellent multitasking and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Screen telephone calls and greet guests.
• Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
• Update case files and prepare spreadsheets.
• Simultaneous Spanish-English interpretation between attorneys and clients.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Strong verbal and written communication

Detail oriented

Ability to multitask

Resourcefulness

Education

High school diploma

Enrollment in bachelor’s or associate degree

Tools

Word processors

Personal computers

Facsimile machines

Printers

Scanners

Job description

Benefits

• 7 paid holidays
• 401(k) when eligible
• Paid time off

Overview

Well‑established plaintiffs’ employment law firm in Silver Spring seeks a Spanish Bilingual Legal Assistant position. Our firm litigates wage and hour and employment discrimination claims.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Screen telephone calls
• Greet guests
• Employees perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks such as:
  • Answering telephones
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Updating case files
  • Preparing spreadsheets
  • Maintaining calendars
  • Organizing documents and preparing exhibit notebooks and binders
  • Receiving and sorting daily mail and deliveries
• Obtain information from new and potential clients.
• Respond to inquiries on a variety of matters such as the status of pending cases.
• Operate standard office equipment such as word processors, personal computers, calculators, duplicating machines, facsimile machines, printers, scanners, etc.
• Maintain break room and other common areas, including cleaning appliances.
• Makes deliveries and runs errands outside the office.
• Organize and maintain file room; requires lifting large and heavy boxes of files.
• Perform any other work‑related tasks including those relating to firm operations as assigned.
• Simultaneous Spanish‑English interpretation between attorneys, support staff, and clients.

Office Hours

Monday to Friday

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Work Schedule

The employee will work full‑time for a maximum of 40 hours a week.

Working Conditions

There may be stressful conditions such as workloads and/or deadlines inherent in the position.

Physical Requirements

Must have ability to move and lift file boxes weighing up to 25 pounds overhead.

Education

Completion of a high school diploma and simultaneous enrollment in a bachelor’s or associate degree strongly preferred.

Experience

Position requirements include solid verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to organize, multitask, prioritize, and work under pressure. Must have the ability to be resourceful and proactive.

Applicant Requirements

• Detail oriented and meticulous
• Self‑motivated and driven
• Patient and adaptable
• Ability to function well in a fast‑paced environment

Special Requirements

The position requires the ability to be covered by a fidelity bond. The selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check and/or fingerprinting.

Pay

This position pays $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Opportunities for overtime if full‑time. When eligible, 7 paid holidays and up to 2 weeks of paid time off for full‑time employees. When eligible, 401(k) participation and discretionary employer match.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit a current resume, cover letter with salary requirements, and unofficial transcripts from the most recent institution attended. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Job Type: full‑time

Work Location: In person in Silver Spring

Posted 11/24/2025