Legal Assistant/Intake Specialist (Arabic Speaking)

Khamo Law, PLLC; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Job summary

A plaintiff personal injury law firm is seeking a dedicated and bilingual Legal Assistant fluent in Arabic and English. This full-time role focuses on client communication, document management, and case support, ensuring excellent client service. Candidates should have proven experience in legal settings and strong organizational skills. The firm offers comprehensive benefits, a flexible schedule after one year, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law office environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in clerical duties including data entry, filing systems, and phone etiquette.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in clerical duties including data entry, filing systems, and phone etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary liaison for Arabic speaking clients, conducting intake interviews.
• Review and organize legal documents.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Administrative Tasks: Schedule appointments, manage calendar for two attorneys and confirm all court hearing dates.
• Translation Services: Accurately translate legal documents and facilitate communication between Arabic-speaking clients and legal team
• Manage case files and documentation through effective document management
• Organize and notify legal team of all incoming court documents from Mifile
• Perform data entry and clerical duties such as filing, transcription, and maintaining organized records

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Fluent in English

Organizational skills

Clerical duties

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal case management software

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and bilingual Legal Assistant who is fluent in both Arabic and English to join our dynamic plaintiff personal injury law firm. This role is perfect for someone passionate about helping accident victims and their families navigate the legal system while providing exceptional client service in their native language.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Communication: Serve as primary liaison for Arabic speaking clients, conducting intake interviews, explaining legal processes, and providing regular case updates.
• Document Management: Review and organize legal documents
• Case Support: Assist attorneys with case preparation (i.e., Depositions)
• Administrative Tasks: Schedule appointments, manage calendar for two attorneys and confirm all court hearing dates.
• Translation Services: Accurately translate legal documents and facilitate communication between Arabic-speaking clients and legal team
• Manage case files and documentation through effective document management
• Organize and notify legal team of all incoming court documents from Mifile
• Perform data entry and clerical duties such as filing, transcription, and maintaining organized records

Qualifications

• Native fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law office environment is essential.
• Familiarity with legal case management software and document management systems is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in clerical duties including data entry, filing systems, and phone etiquette.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to work with clients during difficult times.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuing education opportunities and career advancement
• Flexible Schedule: 1-day WFH after 1 year of full-time employment
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] and [e-mail] explaining your interest in personal injury law and your experience working with Arabic speaking clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

Ready to use your language skills to help accident victims get the justice they deserve? We want to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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