Bilingual Legal Secretary

JOB DESCRIPTION
- Provide administrative support to attorney
- Answer telephones & door; communicate effectively in SPANISH for 90% of the time
- Assist with interviewing clients and witnesses
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents
- Schedule appointments; calendar hearings; track & meet deadlines
- Assist with trial preparation and document management
- Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients, and court personnel
- Create accurate time entries; make & track records requests; keep good records

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- MUST WANT TO WORK IN A LAW OFFICE (on a long-term, permanent basis)

- Seeking 1 person to work 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, M-F (and alternating Sat. from 12:45-7:30 PM)

- Seeking 1 person to work 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM, M-F (and alternating Sat. from 12:45-7:30 PM)

- Must be 100% FLUENT in written and spoken SPANISH & ENGLISH (no exceptions)
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Excellent organizational skills ; manage multiple tasks; prioritize workload effectively
- Ability to interview clients and witnesses professionally & gather relevant information
- Attention to detail; neat hand-writing; impeccable spelling

- THERE IS VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITY IF THERE ARE LOCALLY-BASED ATTORNEYS SERVING THE PEOPLE . The only way that can happen is if local job applicants consider *working for* such lawyers. Please consider how YOU can contribute to Trinidad Law Office and, by extension, the community it serves. IMPORTANT: Please do NOT apply unless you want & need employment on a long-term, permanent basis. Law offices fill important needs that can ONLY be met to the extent that there are people WILLING TO WORK in the legal field.

A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion is essential.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 45 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Work Location: In person