Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Looking to make a difference and protect families?

Our law firm is on a mission to protect families and we are looking for like-minded team players. Our Law firm has an immediate part-time or full-time opportunity for a superstar who can wear at least three hats: Legal Assistant, Billing and Collections Specialist and client care coordinator.

Our legal assistant is a team player who has excellent administrative and communication skills and wants to be our ambassador of first impressions. This is a fabulous opportunity for someone who likes variety and wants to be part of a Rock Star Team.

Our Founding and Managing Attorney is an entrepreneur who has a passion for empowering people, protecting their children and assets. We seek an empathetic team player who is mature, caring and wants to ensure the client experience with our Firm is second to none. You should have genuine empathy for people who are going through divorce, custody battle and be able to communicate that on the phone, within the first few seconds of picking up.

While we are focused on rapid growth, we are still small enough to care about every team member and client. We need someone who is interested in being with us as we grow and is willing to wear multiple hats until the workload supports hiring additional team members.

Currently, we need someone who can help us take control of the front-end client experience by being the first point of contact with the firm, providing general administrative support and helping us communicate effectively with our clients. Ideally, you will have experience as a Receptionist, Secretary or Legal Assistant in a family law firm, but we are willing to train the right service-minded legal office professional. The most important quality you can possess is a great attitude and willingness to roll up your sleeves and help wherever it’s needed.

If the following describes you, then YOU may be the rock star we are looking for:

- You believe it’s important to greet all potential and existing clients with a warm, friendly welcome

- You speak and write Spanish fluently.

- You’re the grammar gate keeper and feel comfortable proofreading documents.

- You’re comfortable picking up the phone and asking current clients to pay their bills or fund their accounts (replenish their retainers).

- You answer the phone with a smile.

- You are skilled at communicating with people on the phone, in person and by email.

- You are a relationship-builder who is comfortable interacting with different types of personalities and all levels of authority, especially individuals in emotional need.

- You see an opportunity for organization where others see a mess.

- You are eager to learn new tasks and computer systems.

- You value doing it right the first time, so you proofread your work and double-check details.

- You know what happens in the office, stays in the office.

- You genuinely care about clients and want to deliver an experience that turns them into raving fans.

All firms talk about culture, we have one.

We empower people to break from bad relationships by protecting their children and assets because we value families. We believe family is important, and it matters. As Elizabeth Berg best said: “You are born into your family and your family is born into you. No returns. No exchanges.” If we had a formal firm creed, it would probably read something like this:

• We believe families can survive divorce and rebuild their bond for the sake of their children.

Your basic responsibilities:

- Let every client or potential client know they’re in the right place, we can help them, and we care about them.

- Proofread correspondence and other documents.

- Preparing and emailing bills and collecting client payments.

- Answer client inquiries regarding invoices.

- Assist with overflow calls to schedule appointments and manage calendars.

- Perform basic administrative tasks – draft documents, copy, scan, and organize digital files.

- Communicate with potential and existing clients in person, by phone, and by email.

- Manage electronic files.

- Back up team members when they need a hand or a day off.

- Maintain practice and client confidentiality.

These items are non-negotiable:

- You must be available to work and be in the office Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

- You must write and speak Spanish fluently.

- You must have strong administrative skills and be detail-oriented.

- You must be comfortable working with various computer programs, databases, and systems.

- You must be reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain strict confidentiality.

- You don’t think making coffee or getting our guests a beverage is beneath you.

- You must be a positive, high-energy team player who is results-oriented – No Drama!

- You must care about something and have goals in life.

This position offers a respectful team culture, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary based on skills and experience.

DIRECTIONS TO APPLY:

If you cannot follow these basic directions, or if you contact us in a manner that leads us to believe you did not read the ad, you will not hear back from us. We expect you to value our time by following directions and paying attention to detail.

To apply, email your resume along with a cover letter in PDF format to info@augustolaw.com. The subject line of the email should be your last name (all upper case), dash, one word that you would use to describe yourself (lower case), dash, and the position you’re applying for (all upper case). [For example SMITH-compassionate-LEGAL ASSISTANT] Your cover letter should be three paragraphs and include the following information:

- Paragraph 1: Tell us what excites you the most about this position.

- Paragraph 2: Tell us why you are the person we should hire.

- Paragraph 3: Tell your pay expectation and when you would be able to start.

Please do not apply through Indeed. The only way to have your application reviewed or advanced is to follow these instructions and apply by email. Incomplete applications and applications that do not follow instructions will not be considered.

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Law office: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person