Bilingual Legal Office Assistant

Small Law Firm specializing in Criminal Law seeking a talented, and motivated Administrative Office Assistant to support attorneys in an efficient, detail-oriented, and proactive manner. Administrative Office Assistants work in a team centered and interpersonal environment with each office member. Administrative Office Assistants perform specialized clerical duties, interact with clients, maintain case documentation, and other specified projects proscribed by the office attorneys. Administrative Office Assistants also play a vital role in office management and success by effectively providing attorneys pertinent updates in case development on a daily basis. An ideal Administrative Office Assistant candidate is someone eager to work and learn in a fast pace, intimate, and administrative setting.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Organize and maintain case files by opening files, obtaining pertinent case information, organizing legal documents, and inputting data into case management system;
• Responsible for accepting, managing, and following up on client payments.
• Preparing mass mailing, faxes, and correspondence with other attorneys
• Assist clients by answering questions, scheduling appointments, requesting information and providing instructions for non-legal matters
• Answering multi-line telephones, contacting clients, taking detailed messages and returning calls.
• Maintaining attorney calendars by scheduling court dates, clients' appointments, meetings, etc.
• Maintaining inventory, copiers, phones, and office environment
• Visit Clients in Mecklenburg County Jail
• Pick-up Discovery and Office Lunch

Extensive software skills in Microsoft Office Suite and Excel are required.

In addition, Applicant must be a motivated, self-starter, who demonstrates accuracy and attention to details, requiring limited supervision. Multi-tasking skills and a positive attitude with strong communications skills, along with an interest in providing excellent customer service are expected. Fluency in Spanish mandatory. Notary license preferred, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Please submit: Cover letter, Resume, and References

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person