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Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC. is looking for a self-motivated Bilingual (Spanish) Paralegal/ Legal Assistant to join the Civil Unit. Paralegal will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Paralegal experience a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials when needed
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
- Translations (In-office and Out-of-Office)
Skills (Preferred)
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English and Spanish
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
SALARY: Based on applicant’s years of relevant experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits offered:
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Life insurance
- STD/LTD coverage
- Paid time off
- 401 (k)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Aside from a competitive salary and benefits package, Manuel Diaz Law Firm offers a terrific and professional work environment fostered around the "Golden Rule", Positive Mental Attitude, and Always going Above and Beyond! If you are looking for a place to proudly grow your career and be happy, come join our team.
