Bilingual Legal Intake Specialist and Legal Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and bilingual (English and Spanish) Legal Intake Specialist and Legal Assistant to join our dedicated legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to engage directly with clients, gather essential case information, and provide vital administrative support across a broad spectrum of legal areas. The ideal candidate will be energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional client service while managing diverse legal tasks efficiently. This position is fully paid and integral to our mission of providing accessible legal assistance to our community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial client interviews via phone or in person, gathering comprehensive case details in a clear, professional manner.
• Screen potential clients for eligibility, ensuring accurate documentation of their legal needs across various practice areas such as estate planning, immigration law, family law, and more.
• Manage legal case files using document management systems like Google drive and clio manage or similar platforms, ensuring all records are organized and up-to-date.
• Assist attorneys with legal research utilizing Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other research tools to support case development.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents including contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports with precision and attention to detail.
• Support administrative functions such as data entry, filing, scheduling appointments, and maintaining organized office workflows.
• Provide exceptional clerical support including transcription, proofreading, and managing phone etiquette to ensure smooth communication with clients and team members.
• Collaborate on project management tasks related to litigation cases or legal campaigns across multiple practice areas like securities law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, or workers' compensation law.

Experience

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal assistant within a law office environment is highly preferred.
• Prior customer service type of positions with diverse clientele is highly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience with legal case management software (e.g., Clio Grow and Clio manage) and document review systems is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills in both English and Spanish are essential for effective client interactions.
• Background in handling diverse practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, landlord-tenant law, or personal injury law will be beneficial.
• Proven ability to perform detailed legal drafting, proofreading, transcription tasks, and administrative support with professionalism and efficiency. Join us to make a meaningful impact by assisting clients through complex legal processes while advancing your career in a vibrant team environment!

Pay: $24.96 - $30.06 per hour

Work Location: Remote