Bilingual (Spanish/English) Legal Assistant

Company Overview
The Law Offices of Valencia & Diaz, Ltd is dedicated to providing exceptional legal services with a focus on cultural understanding and personalized client care. As a proud bilingual firm, our team excels in serving diverse communities by leveraging their multicultural knowledge to deliver outstanding and responsive legal support.

Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated Bilingual (Spanish/English) Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will support attorneys across various practice areas, including immigration law, family law, criminal law, and more. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will ensure smooth case management, accurate document preparation, and excellent client communication. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your legal career in a collaborative environment that values cultural diversity and professional development.

Duties

• Assist attorneys with legal research, case management, and document review.
• Prepare and draft legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, correspondence, and reports in both Spanish and English.
• Conduct client interviews in both languages to gather case information effectively while demonstrating strong interviewing skills.
• Manage legal files with meticulous organization, filing documents electronically and physically while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support administrative tasks including data entry, scheduling appointments, answering phones with professional etiquette, and managing client communications.
• Review legal documents for accuracy and completeness; proofread and transcribe materials as needed.
• Collaborate on projects related to immigration law, family law, or criminal law as assigned.

Skills

• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience in legal administrative support or as a paralegal within a law office setting.
• Strong knowledge of legal research; familiarity with document management systems like MyCase.
• Experience with various practice areas including immigration law, family law, criminal law, personal injury law, or litigation support is highly desirable.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in legal drafting, proofreading, transcription, and contract review.
• Familiarity with project management principles and legal case management software such as MyCase or similar platforms.
• Excellent phone etiquette combined with strong clerical skills including filing and data entry. Join us to be part of a vibrant team that values cultural diversity while delivering top-tier legal support!

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Law office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Blue Ash, OH 45242 (Required)

Work Location: In person