Paralegal/Legal Assistant

TMPC; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support their operations in beautiful Puerto Rico. This role requires a proactive individual with strong organizational and time management skills, as well as a solid understanding of legal terms and procedures. You will be responsible for performing essential land acquisition duties, preparing legal documents, and conducting thorough legal research. If you are bilingual in English and Spanish and have a passion for the legal field, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a diverse team committed to equal opportunity employment and make a difference in the community!

Qualifications

• Experience in secretarial duties and legal procedures.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform land acquisition duties and legal document preparation.
• Conduct legal research and case-law review.

Skills

Secretarial Duties

Legal Terms Understanding

Time Management

Organization Skills

Bilingual Proficiency (English/Spanish)

Legal Research

Tools

Government Databases

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

• Category: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
• Location: Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
• Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
• Clearance Type: Background
• Telecommute: In Office
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Potentially very little
• Positions Available: 1

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience and knowledge in secretarial duties, understanding legal terms and procedures, and strong time management and organization skills.
• Bi-lingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Valid driver's license.
• Provide services as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant II per DOL occupation code 30362 at El Yunque National Forest Headquarters, Puerto Rico.
• Perform land acquisition duties supporting the EYNF Lands Management Program, including electronic filing, case file review, legal document preparation and analysis, coordination with partners, research, database entry, and drafting/editing memoranda and reports.
• Exercise independent judgment in legal research, case-law review, and providing legal references.
• Enter data into government databases, adhering to security and cyber-security protocols.

Salary Range: DOE

CMA LLC. is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.