Legal Assistant

Burnett Specialists; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer provided paid parking

Job summary

Burnett Specialists in San Antonio is partnering with a law firm to hire a Bilingual Legal Assistant for its International Law Department. The role supports a partner and an associate handling cross-border transactions between the United States and Mexico.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with strong administrative and organizational skills and prior legal experience preferred. The position is full-time in the San Antonio office, with benefits and parking provided.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred.
• Experience with legal drafting, translation, electronic filing, and research preferred.
• Legal education or prior experience practicing law in Mexico is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to a partner and associate attorney.
• Draft, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and agreements.
• Translate legal documents and communications between English and Spanish.
• Assist with legal research and document preparation.
• Coordinate electronic filing and maintain organized legal files and records.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with clients and attorneys regarding international legal matters.
• Assist with corporate and transactional documentation as needed.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Administrative

Legal drafting

Translation

Attention to detail

Job description

We are partnering with an established San Antonio law firm seeking a highly organized, detail oriented Bilingual Legal Assistant to join its International Law Department. This position will support a partner and an associate attorney handling international business and transactional legal matters, including cross border transactions involving the United States and Mexico. The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and Spanish, possess strong administrative and organizational skills, and have experience working in a legal environment. Attorneys who previously practiced law in Mexico and are interested in transitioning into a legal role with a U.S. law firm are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to a partner and associate attorney.
• Draft, format, proofread, and organize legal documents, correspondence, and agreements.
• Translate legal documents and communications between English and Spanish.
• Assist with legal research and document preparation.
• Coordinate electronic filing and maintain organized legal files and records.
• Manage calendars, deadlines, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Communicate professionally with clients and attorneys regarding international legal matters.
• Assist with corporate and transactional documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish, both written and verbal, required.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and secretarial skills.
• Previous experience in a law firm or legal environment preferred.
• Experience with legal drafting, translation, electronic filing, and research preferred.
• Familiarity with corporate, transactional, or international business law is a plus.
• Legal education or prior experience practicing law in Mexico is highly valued.
• Excellent attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work full time in the San Antonio office.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary of $60,000 annually.
• Full time position with benefits.
• Employer provided paid parking.
• Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on international and corporate legal matters.

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