Personal Injury Legal Administrative Assistant

MILENE MANSOURI LAW PC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (2 weeks after one year)

Standard national holidays

Year-end bonus

Matching 401(k) (up to 3% of yearly

2 weeks' vacation (after 1 year)

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

MILENE MANSOURI LAW PC in Queens, NY is seeking a bilingual Spanish/English Legal Assistant to support our litigation team in a busy general practice. This full-time, in-office role requires detailed organization, strong written communication, and the ability to manage documents and court filings.

You will work closely with the managing attorney, handle calendars, coordinate depositions, and interact with clients in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong written communication.
• Basic understanding of New York court filing procedures.
• Experience supporting litigation teams and document preparation.

Responsibilities

• Document Management: Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents and pleadings.
• Case Management: Maintain physical and electronic case files using firm software.
• Court Filings: Coordinate NYSCEF filings and track deadlines and appearances.
• Communication: Serve as primary contact for clients, court clerks, and opposing counsel in English and Spanish.
• Administrative Support: Manage calendars, schedule depositions, appointments, and answer calls/emails.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Written communication

Understanding NY court filings

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

Job Title: Bilingual Legal Assistant / Legal Administrative Assistant

Location: Queens County, NY (In-Office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,000 - $72,000 per year

Schedule: Monday - Friday, full-time in the office/40 hours a week

A busy, growing general practice law firm located in Queens, New York, is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated bilingual Spanish/English Legal Assistant to support our litigation law team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining a collaborative, fast-paced work environment. We need a bright, organized team member to join our office.

Position Summary

The Legal Assistant will work closely with our managing attorney to manage daily administrative tasks, organize case files, and assist with document preparation. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional organizational skills, strong written communication abilities, and a basic understanding of New York court filing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Document Management: Draft, format, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and basic pleadings.
• Case Management: Maintain, organize, and update physical and electronic case files using the firm’s case management software.
• Court Filings: Coordinate electronic court filings (NYSCEF) and track critical calendar deadlines, court appearances, and discovery schedules.
• Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, court clerks, and opposing counsel with high professionalism.
• Administrative Support: Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions and client meetings, handle incoming mail, and perform general office duties, including answering client phone calls and emails in English and Spanish.

Compensation:

Salary: $62,000 - $72,000 (based on experience).

• In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a performance-based year-end bonus. Bonuses are tied to firm performance and individual contribution, including case preparation, case development, and overall impact on results. High performers have the opportunity to earn above base compensation.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Paid time off (2 weeks after one year)
• Standard national holidays.
• Year-end bonus
• Matching 401(k) (up to 3% of yearly salary)
• 2 weeks' vacation (after 1 year)
• Opportunity for growth