Legal Assistant (Bilingual - Vietnamese)

About Us

We are a law firm in Duluth, Georgia primarily focused on personal injury litigation. We are committed to providing exceptional legal representation and outstanding client service. We are seeking a motivated, organized, and bilingual (English/Vietnamese) Legal Assistant to join our team.

Job Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant will work closely with attorneys and staff to support the firm's personal injury practice. Responsibilities include:

• Assist attorneys with legal drafting, correspondence, and document preparation.
• Support personal injury claim processing from intake through settlement.
• Communicate with clients, insurance companies, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain regular client contact and provide case status updates.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, and other case-related deadlines.
• Obtain and organize medical records, bills, and other supporting documents.
• Perform general administrative and office support duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings.
• Prepare, review, and proofread legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail.
• Conduct client interviews in Vietnamese and English to gather case information efficiently and professionally.
• Manage legal case files and document to ensure accurate recordkeeping and easy retrieval of case materials.
• Support litigation activities by reviewing documents, organizing evidence, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Perform data entry, filing, and clerical tasks while maintaining high standards of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Coordinate communication between clients, courts, government agencies, and internal teams with professionalism and courtesy.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional and courteous manner.

Requirements

• Bilingual proficiency in Vietnamese and English is essential for effective communication with clients and team members.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; proofreading and transcription abilities are advantageous.
• Effective phone etiquette combined with professional interpersonal skills for client interactions.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team; high attention to detail is essential.

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Profit sharing

Work Location: In person