About us

Stowell, Crayk PLLC is a company in South Salt Lake, UT 84115. We are innovative, collaborative and fast-paced.

Our work environment includes:

• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training (no previous legal experience required)
• Casual work attire

Stowell Crayk law firm, is hiring bilingual Legal Assistant (Spanish/English). No experience is required. Stowell Crayk, PLLC has one of the largest crimmigration practices in the Intermountain West and specializes in the intersection between criminal and immigration law. The firm also handles criminal defense, personal injury, and family law cases. Pay and benefits will depend on experience. We are willing to train the right person, no previous legal experience required.

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Must be a team player to join the firm and help primarily in our immigration department. To a lesser degree, the position will also involve assisting in other matters as needed; such as administrative tasks and/or criminal law.
• Must be able to work flexibly to multiple deadlines, in a team environment.
• Dependable and proactive. Must be dedicated to meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients from a wide variety of socio-economic backgrounds in both English and Spanish.
• Must answer and direct phone calls. Schedule appointments, hearing dates and mediations.
• Must be able to conduct investigations and research.
• Will need to prepare applications and court documents for review.
• Will need to be adaptable in a constantly changing environment.
• Will be responsible for keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting case work in client files; adding information in file databases and case management software; reviewing and confirming case status with supervisor and/or attorney(s).
• Helps develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling interviews; communicating and reviewing client appointments and deadlines.
• Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for learning to handle new and different requests; explores opportunities to add value to job skills and abilities.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Fully bilingual Spanish/English.
• High school or high school equivalency.
• Some college required; college/university degree preferred but not required.
• Attention to detail is vitally important; strong organizational skills are required.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
• Must be computer literate or fast learner with Adobe Acrobat, Gmail, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel and similar word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Knowledge of research a plus but not required.
• Must have a reliable source of transportation to run to and from court(s) (occasionally).

Office hours are Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Pay is negotiable depending on previous work experience (legal or non-legal).

To apply, you must complete application through really. We are willing to train the right candidate, if you are open to being adaptable to a constantly changing environment. Please no phone calls, emails or walk-ins about the position.

Thank you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• Travel

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• When would you be available to start this position?
• What was your longest employment period in the past? Please answer in months.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person